Protein demand is not limited to the U.S. diet. Citing that, Cargill this week said it will spend $130 million over next two years to expand its poultry operations in Thailand and the Philippines to “strengthen supply chain resilience, enhance food safety, quality and innovation for its foodservice and retail customers globally.”

At its plant in Saraburi, Thailand, advanced technologies will expand production and optimize processes and cost. The initiative includes a new automated cooked chicken production line , expected to be completed in 2028, as well as other new machinery and the integration of artificial intelligence into data processing to drive faster, more accurate decision-making.

The company currently exports cooked poultry products from Thailand, its strategic poultry export hub, to Japan, Europe, Asia and North America. With this expansion, Cargill’s total cooked volume is expected to increase to approximately 160,000 metric tons.

In the Philippines, Cargill will construct a new feed mill with a production capacity of 190,000 metric tons annually, expected to be completed by late 2027. Cargill is also expanding its network of hatcheries, breeder and broiler farms there to strengthen supply and cost efficiencies.

“Demand for high-quality protein continues to grow across global markets, and customers are looking for reliable innovation partners who can help them scale with confidence,” said Watcharapon Prasopkiatpoka, vice president and managing director of Cargill’s APAC poultry business.