Breeding for tomorrow, delivering today
A message from the President
28 January 2026
2 minute read
By: As we step into 2026, I am proud to share our new motto: “Breeding for tomorrow, delivering today.” This phrase captures Hy-Line International’s unwavering commitment to advancing genetic research in laying hens, empowering farmers with robust, efficient birds that help nourish the world with high-quality protein: the egg.
Since our founding in 1936, Hy-Line’s mission has been clear: to harness the power of genetic selection to make egg protein more accessible worldwide by improving yields and efficiencies. This year marks an extraordinary milestone—90 years of innovation and leadership in the global egg industry. In this issue, we reflect on our rich history as the first company to introduce commercial hybrid laying hens and the countless breakthroughs that have shaped modern layer breeding.
We are proud to continue fulfilling the vision of our founder, Henry A. Wallace, who foresaw the need to feed a growing global population through genetic improvements in agriculture. His pioneering spirit lives on in everything we do.
This newsletter also highlights a very successful 2025. Among the many achievements:
- Latin America Seminar in Brazil – We partnered with allied industry leaders to host 320 egg professionals from across the region in Iguazu Falls for three days of technical sessions and collaboration.
- Hy-Line Brown Max Success in the UK – Our next-generation layer continues to deliver exceptional results for free-range producers in the UK and beyond.
- Flocks of Excellence Awards – Celebrating producers who meet and exceed our breed standards.
- Expert Insights – Jamie McIntosh, our cage-free expert, shares critical guidance on the transfer phase in cage-free systems, an often-overlooked but vital period for flock success.
- Global Roadshows – Our technical teams partnered with CP in Indonesia and Thailand to provide hands-on support and training.
- Strategic Investments – Eduardo de Souza, Hy-Line President of Operations, details major expansions in the USA, Brazil, and India to boost pedigree and breeding stock capacity to meet rising global demand for Hy-Line genetics.
- Performance Leadership – Hy-Line Brown Max dominated the Czech International Commercial Layer Test, outperforming eight global competitors in egg numbers, egg mass, livability, and feed conversion, validating the results we are seeing in the commercial egg industry with the variety.
Finally, we celebrate new team members and promotions that strengthen our global expertise.
On behalf of the entire Hy-Line team, I want to express our deepest gratitude to our customers and partners worldwide. Your loyalty, trust, and feedback drive us forward as we work together to nourish the world with the incredible egg.
Thank you for being part of our journey—and here’s to the next 90 years of innovation and success!
