Uvesa Group announces new hatchery acquisition in Spain
Uvesa Group has acquired a hatchery in Alfaro, Spain, and plans to convert it from table egg production to broiler hatchery operations.
SPAIN – Uvesa Group has acquired a hatchery facility in Alfaro, Spain, previously operated by HG&P Layers Ibérica.
The site, which had been used to produce eggs for human consumption, will be repurposed to support broiler egg incubation and production.
According to the company, the facility is fully outfitted and capable of handling up to 230,000 hatching eggs per week, which will help meet increasing market demand more effectively.
This acquisition is part of Uvesa’s broader strategy to grow its poultry operations and secure a stronger foothold in the region of La Rioja.
As part of the plan, Uvesa has announced intentions to acquire two additional breeder farms in Alfaro by 2025.
These upcoming acquisitions are expected to increase the group’s output of hatching eggs and lead to the creation of five new jobs at the farm level.
Uvesa said the investment aims to reinforce its long-term presence in the area and strengthen its capacity to deliver consistent poultry production.
The company also acknowledged public sector collaboration in making the hatchery purchase possible.
In a press statement, Uvesa said that the move fits within its current expansion roadmap and aligns with its strategy to grow in a way that supports local economies.
The group added that the Alfaro facility adds to its network of production sites and prepares it to serve both current and projected industry needs.
Headquartered in Spain, Uvesa ranks as the 17th largest poultry producer in Europe, with an annual output of 95 million broilers, according to WATTPoultry.com.
The acquisition follows a recent development in Uvesa’s ownership, involving Ukraine-based agrifood company MHP.
In March, MHP reached an initial agreement to acquire 41% of Uvesa’s shares.
A second deal reached shortly after raised MHP’s stake to 50.54%, putting it in a position to assume control of the company.
This takeover is still subject to regulatory checks, including competition and foreign subsidy reviews by the European Commission.
Once completed, the transaction will give MHP majority ownership of Uvesa, further integrating the Spanish company into MHP’s international poultry operations.
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