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Since the suspension of poultry
and eggs from Malaysia on 18 August 2004, the Agri-Food & Veterinary
Authority (AVA) has been working closely with importers and wholesalers to
increase their imports of poultry and eggs from other sources.
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Poultry Supply Situation
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The supply of chilled chicken in
the markets has decreased and has been replaced by frozen chicken. Current
stocks of frozen poultry in Singapore are sufficient to meet the shortfall in
supply from Malaysia. Nevertheless, importers are increasing their orders for
frozen poultry from Brazil, the Netherlands and USA.
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Egg Supply Situation
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The supply of table eggs in the
market has decreased. Major retailers are actively seeking new supplies of
table eggs from other countries. Since the suspension, two consignments of
table eggs (totaling 37,800 eggs) from New Zealand have been imported by a
major retailer. Another consignment of table eggs from Australia (totaling
240,000 eggs) is expected to arrive in early September.
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AVA will continue to encourage and
facilitate traders to bring in supplies from alternative sources quickly. AVA
is currently liaising with the veterinary authorities in Australia, Denmark
and the Netherlands to expedite the accreditation of more farms to allow the
export of table eggs to Singapore. This would increase supply to supplement
local production which accounts for one third of total consumption.
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Importers are also increasing the
import of liquid and powdered eggs which should begin to arrive in two weeks’
time.
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Market Prices of Poultry &
Eggs
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Findings from a daily survey of
seven supermarkets and five wet markets, indicate that the price of frozen
chicken in supermarkets is relatively stable at $3.50 per kg.
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The price of eggs has also
increased from $1.50 (before the suspension) to approximately $2.20 for 10
eggs.
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Poultry & Eggs in Singapore
Safe for Consumption
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AVA would like to reiterate that
the poultry and eggs available in the market are safe for consumption.
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Source: Agri-food
& Veterinary Authority Media Release 23 Aug 2004
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Update on poultry and egg supply situation in Singapore
