The Voice

of Poultry in the Caribbean

Our Philosophy

We are one.

One Industry.

One Caribbean.

One Voice.

The challenges that affect one of us, affect us all. This is why we put the Caribbean first.
Unified by our purpose, we will prosper together.

Our Purpose

To mobilise and connect

Our core purpose is to mobilise game-changing collaboration within the Caribbean poultry industry by connecting industry players with credible data, resources and partners.

Our Vision

A secure and sustainable Caribbean

A sustainable future is built on regional food security. When we can feed ourselves sustainably we not only protect ourselves from global shocks, but we also help myriad supporting industries thrive. Regional self sufficiency through food security is the only way to true independence.

Our Work

We collaborate to win

Provide expert advice, persistent advocacy and transformational business support for poultry industry players.

How we began

1999

A group of Poultry producers, driven by similar challenges within the industry, gathered to form what is now a powerful regional advocacy group, the Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA). Recognizing strength in numbers, we work together to capture opportunities to grow our businesses, share invaluable expertise, and navigate the changing global and regional environment.

In the Spotlight

Commencement of a Partnership between the Caribbean Poultry Association and The University of the West Indies, School of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Karla Georges, Director of The UWI-SVM hands over the MOU to Ms. Nisa Surujbally, Executive Director of the CPA, in the presence of lecturers, Dr. Shayne Ramsubeik and Dr. Anil Persad Head Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine.

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An erstwhile informal relationship between the Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) and The University of the West Indies School of Veterinary Medicine (UWI-SVM) has now been made official via the establishment of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), through which both entities will collaborate and cooperate in various areas of mutual interest, including research, professional development programmes, training and public education, student internship and exchanges in pursuit of their respective objectives and goals for the benefit of the poultry industry in the Caribbean.

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Activities under the MOU will kick off in January 2025 with the sponsorship of Dr. Shayne Ramsubeik and two students to participate in the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, USA, supported by the CPA and the Latin American Poultry Association (ALA). The IPPE is the world’s largest annual poultry, feed and meat technology exposition with over 1,300 exhibitors. The team will attend scientific seminars and be exposed to the latest technological advancements in the poultry industry.

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The parties resolved to execute the MoU via annual work programmes that will focus initially on the small producers. It was agreed that a Manual on Management Practices that addresses some of the critical concerns in poultry rearing – heat stress, biosecurity, antimicrobial resistance, nutrition and sustainability – would be developed as a guide for training sessions in the various territories. In addition, Members of the CPA will provide support and permit students to conduct research activities on their operations aimed at data collection, analysis and interventions that will foster improved performance and efficiencies.

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The CPA and the UWI SVM are committed to the continued growth and development of the largest agribusiness in the Caribbean Community and to the sharing of resources and skills that will deliver a more sustainable and resilient poultry sector.