Cobb appoint technical services manager for Asia
US - Charles Calvert, who has more than 20 years' experience in the Asian poultry industry, has been appointed technical services manager for Cobb in the region.

Cobb Statement on Avian Influenza
US - Due to the worldwide focus and attention on avian influenza, also known as "bird flu", we would like to assure you of Cobb-Vantress, Inc.’s current preventative bird health programs and activities.

Cobb returning to Space with choice of breeds
FRANCE - Cobb is returning to the Space show in France this year after a break of three years, exhibiting a portfolio of breeds for all types of chicken production.

Cobb appoints new general manager for Asia
ASIA - Randy Vardeman has been appointed Cobb general manager for Asia where he has been working as director of technical services for the past year.

Cobb's Technical School Held In The Ukraine Proved Valuable
UKRAINE - "Cobb's Technical School in Kiev attracted more than 40 delegates from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. The event was organised by Vasyl Babych, Cobb Germany market manager for Ukraine and Belarus, who is based in Ukraine, and was co-sponsored...

New sales structure for Cobb 500 in Brazil
BRAZIL - As the new $4.5 million parent stock hatchery in Mato Grosso do Sul begins production, Cobb-Vantress Brasil has announced changes to the future distribution of the breed.

Cobb's New technical appointment in Benelux market
EU - Martijn Gruyters has joined Cobb Europe as technical manager in the team responsible for the Dutch and Belgian markets.

New Export Appointment For Cobb
US - Mexican poultry health expert, Dr Alberto Torres-Rodriguez, has joined Cobb-Vantress, Inc as veterinary international export manager.

Tradition heralds Cobb move to Colchester
UK - The official opening of the new Cobb Europe regional office at Colchester brought together the world's oldest poultry breeding organisation with the oldest recorded town in Britain.

Optimising Broiler Growth
UK - New growth profiles for the Cobb 500 broiler will be introduced by Cobb Europe (stand no 22) at the British Pig and Poultry Fair, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, on May 9 and 10, and at VIV Europe 2006 (stand no 09.B040) at Utrecht on May 16 – 18.

New Cobb Europe appointments
EU - With the Cobb Europe regional office moving from the Netherlands to the UK, a series of new appointments has been announced by the company.

New distributor in Romania
ROMANIA - The Fatrom company has been appointed distributor for Cobb Germany responsible for sales of Cobb broiler breeders and technical service in Romania.

Cobb Europe moves regional office to UK
UK - One of the world's leading suppliers of poultry meat breeding stock, Cobb has moved its regional office for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to the UK. The new office at Severalls Business Park, Colchester, Essex, became operational this...

Award marks 50 years at Atlanta show
US - A commemorative award was presented to Cobb-Vantress at the US Poultry & Egg International Poultry Expo in Atlanta to mark the 50th year that Cobb has exhibited at the event.

Conference 'great opportunity for distributors'
LONDON - A three-day conference in London brought together senior executives from 13 Cobb grandparent distributors responsible for distributing Cobb products throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

New research investment
US - Cobb has expanded its research team with the appointment of two senior molecular biologists Dr Albert Paszek and Dr Ron Okimoto.

Iradia driving Cobb forward in Balkan region
THE BALKANS - The Iradia Company, suppliers of Cobb broiler breeders in the Balkan region, is planning to start its own production of hatching eggs in Serbia next year as part of an on-going expansion programme.

Profound impact of nutrition on broiler profitability
US - Broiler growers naturally strive to achieve top returns, but the route to success can be very different from breed to breed.

Cobb Germany strengthens central European technical team
GERMANY - Two new technical appointments have been made by Cobb Germany to strengthen support for customers in central Europe.

New team to serve Central America
CENTRAL AMERICA - As part of moves to strengthen the global sales team for Cobb breeding stock, Kate Barger has been appointed from the export department to become sales representative for Central America and Mexico.

New technical manager appointed in Middle East
MIDDLE EAST - Wassim Sakr has been appointed technical manager for Cobb in the Middle East, strengthening the breeding company's support for customers throughout the area.

New global management structure for Cobb
GLOBAL - In a new management structure Cobb-Vantress, Inc has appointed Jerry Moye as senior vice president and created two new vice presidents to provide for expanding broiler breeder sales worldwide - Stan Reid responsible for North America, Asia and...

Cobb strengthen technical team in South America
SOUTH AMERICA - With Cobb continuing to expand sales throughout South America, Gustavo Wassermann has been appointed as broiler specialist to join the Cobb World Technical Support Team and will be based in Brazil.

Stronger team to provide for growing South American sales
SOUTH AMERICA - A series of new appointments has been made by Cobb-Vantress Inc to strengthen its management team in Brazil and other South American countries where Cobb broiler breeding stock continues to gain market share.

Cobb SA gains 'valued and prestigious partner' award
SOUTH AFRICA - The strong growth and excellent performance of Cobb South Africa has been rewarded by Cobb-Vantress Inc with the presentation of the Cobb Golden Comb Award.