NEWS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2025 The 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) officially concluded, with right at 31,000 poultry and egg, meat and feed industry attendees from all over the world. The show has 598,473 square feet of exhibit space and 1,386 exhibitors, and the trade show floor has been bustling with robust crowds, busy exhibitors and enthusiasm evident throughout the trade show floor. Sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, American Feed Industry Association and the Meat Institute, IPPE is one of the world's largest annual poultry and egg, meat and animal food industry events of its kind. “We are excited about the energy displayed by this year’s attendees and exhibitors and the business conducted on the trade show floor. The attendee and exhibitor numbers and large trade show floor continue to complement IPPE’s comprehensive education sessions, invaluable networking opportunities and extensive exhibits showcasing the latest innovative technology, equipment and services for our industries,” remarked IPPE show organizers. The large trade show floor remained the central attraction. Exhibitors showcased their new products and services at IPPE, with all phases of the animal food, meat, and poultry and egg industries represented, from live production and processing to further processing and packaging. The comprehensive education program schedule complemented the exhibits by informing industry management about the newest issues impacting the industries. The 2025 line-up included more than 80 hours of education sessions, providing information on animal agriculture sustainability, food safety, worker safety, animal food industry trends, poultry market trends and more. Read more>> IPPE 2025 fosters innovation with global attendance Animal AgTech company TARGAN demonstrated the proven capabilities of its WingScan system at IPPE 2025, aiming to continue being one of the pioneers of automated feather sexing technology for broiler production. With units installed across the U.S. and Canada, and more systems set to launch across Europe in the coming months, WingScan is setting a new standard for efficiency and precision in the poultry industry worldwide, the company explains. According to TARGAN’s statement, the system utilizes advanced AI-powered imaging technology and sophisticated algorithms to accurately identify and sort millions of male and female day-old chicks each month. To date, WingScan has processed over half a billion birds, delivering exceptional throughput rates of up to 160,000 chicks per hour, depending on system configuration. Clients processing an average of 600,000 chicks per day reportedly describe WingScan as a “game-changer” for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies, improve animal care, and elevate customer satisfaction across the production chain. Ramin Karimpour, Founder and CEO at TARGAN, says: “The North American poultry industry was the first in the world to experience the impact of automated feather sex identification with the introduction of WingScan. Read more>> TARGAN showcases feather sex identification system
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