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Hubbard Organises Second Edition “Rencontres Hubbard Premium”
France – Le Pouliguen – On March 31st and April 1st, 2026 Hubbard brought together a large group of technicians in charge of managing breeder flocks across French operations. Held every two years, this 2026 edition took place in a seaside setting and featured a program of cutting-edge presentations combined with highly valued opportunities for discussion and exchange.
The first day opened with an overview of the European Premium chicken market, followed by a closer look at the market situation in France. A presentation on the performance of the main Hubbard Premium breeds provided an analysis of customer feedback and highlighted the importance of sharing field data. The next session, focussing on the genetic selection of the Premium breeds (from pedigree to field performance), emphasized once again the critical role of data in the performance analysis and genetic selection. Combined with manual measurements, the accuracy and volume made possible by the latest technologies make data collection and data analysis a cornerstone of Research & Development. Finally, a dedicated session on Premium male management outlined key recommendations by the Hubbard Customer Support Team to ensure optimal growth and performance in both rearing and production.
The second day was dedicated to more technical topics, addressing needs identified by the Hubbard Customer Support team. It started with a focus on the importance of maximising egg weight at the onset of lay; both age and careful growth control, along with appropriate nutritional strategies, are critical factors. Jean-Luc Martin (Tell-Elevage) then presented a series of key points for the design and management of poultry housing to achieve optimal environmental conditions. This was followed by a session on the importance of early growth: from day one, the rearing environment has a direct impact on the development of the chicks. The final presentation addressed fertile eggs, emphasizing best practices for egg collection, handling, and storage — particularly on-farm — as well as the importance of the cuticle, serving as a natural protective barrier in challenging environments.
From left to right: Frédéric Fagnoul (R&D Director), Victor Lesigne (Technical Manager EMEA), Nicolas Neyra (Sales Manager France), Jean-Luc Martin (Tell-Elevage), Céline Le Coq (Communication), Mathieu Lardière (Technology Transfer) and Emeric Denieul (Premium Products Manager).
This second edition brought together not less than 48 participants from across the country. A gathering of professionals who value the opportunity to meet with the Hubbard team. It also provides a valuable platform to introduce new generations of technicians and share with them the richness and challenges of our demanding and rewarding professions.
We are very thankful to all participants for their strong attendance and for making these “Rencontres Hubbard Premium” a success.
Remaining at your service, the Hubbard Customer Support Team is there to assist you in managing your operations in the best possible way.
For further information, please contact your Hubbard representative or the Hubbard team through: communication@hubbardbreeders.com