As part of the ongoing efforts to support the recruitment and education of talented students while promoting careers in the poultry and egg industries worldwide, the USPOULTRY Foundation welcomed 14 students and their professors from seven universities across Latin America to attend the 2026 International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

Through participation in the USPOULTRY Foundation International Student Program, these students had the unique opportunity to connect with companies operating on a global scale. They also explored the vast IPPE trade show floor, which featured cutting-edge advancements in modern, sustainable poultry technology. Additionally, they attended the Latin American Poultry Summit—jointly hosted by IPE and the Asociación Latinoamericana de Avicultura (ALA)—where they were recognized during the Summit luncheon.

“The International Student Program is valuable to ALA as a way to introduce the best and brightest Latin American students to career opportunities in the global poultry and egg industries. ALA has assisted the USPOULTRY Foundation with the selection of the Latin American universities attending the USPOULTRY Foundation International Student Program for the past seven years. We continue to appreciate the partnership and being able to continue to contribute to the Foundation’s efforts,” said Dania Ferrera, executive director, ALA.

“Attracting emerging talent to careers in the poultry and egg industries is one of the USPOULTRY Foundation’s key missions. The International Student Program supports that mission by linking companies with international students who are pursuing career opportunities. Many companies exhibiting at IPPE operate globally and are seeking future leaders to step into key roles across different countries,” remarked Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International Inc., and USPOULTRY Foundation chair.

USPOULTRY also provides research funding through the Latin American research program. The research funds come from attendee and sponsor support of La Cumbre Avícola Latinoamericana, and a $25,000 check was presented to ALA during the program.