AVEC is the voice of the European poultry meat sector. It facilitates communication and exchange between international organisations and decision-makers and focuses on key areas like animal health and welfare, food safety and quality, trade and sustainable development. Poultry is the world’s favourite meat - a great source of protein enjoyed by many as part of a nutritionally balance diet. The ongoing success of the sector is defined by its collective knowledge and commitment to these core aims: - to provide EU citizens with healthy, sustainable, safe and affordable meat - to contribute to a healthy EU economy by creating jobs and supporting trade - to defend and uphold EU food safety, animal welfare and environmental protection standards