Processing chicken meat for cold storage

Preserving Quality, Expanding Opportunity: Value Addition for Poultry

The “Processing chicken meat for cold storage” technology is a systematic approach to poultry processing. It involves the use of mechanized equipment for secondary processing of raw chicken into value-added products, such as cleaned, pre-cut, and preserved chicken meat. This technology also incorporates cold storage facilities, which allow for long-term storage and long-distance transport of the processed poultry products. Designed to be accessible to small and medium enterprises, farmers can form cooperatives to raise sufficient capital and volumes for the processing plant.

This technology is TAAT1 validated.

8•7

Scaling readiness: idea maturity 8/9; level of use 7/9

Adults 18 and over: Positive high

The poor: Positive medium

Under 18: Positive medium

Women: Positive high

Climate adaptability: Moderately adaptable

Farmer climate change readiness: Significant improvement

Biodiversity: No impact on biodiversity

Carbon footprint: A bit less carbon released

Environmental health: Greatly improves environmental health

Water use: Much less water used

Problem

Low Returns for Farmers: Farmers often sell poultry at live markets where they are slaughtered on-site. This practice typically results in lower returns for farmers.
Public Health Hazards: The on-site slaughtering of poultry at live markets can lead to public health hazards due to potential unsanitary conditions.
Supply Shortages: The reliance on live markets for poultry sales can cause supply shortages, particularly during periods when live poultry is not readily available.
Limited Market Reach: Without the ability to process and store poultry products, farmers are unable to reach a larger consumer base, which limits their potential revenue.
Growing Demand for Processed Poultry: There is a rapidly increasing demand for ready-to-cook or precooked chicken meat, which current practices are unable to meet effectively.
Lack of Capital and Volume for Small and Medium Enterprises: Many small and medium enterprises lack the necessary capital and volume to establish processing plants. This limits their ability to participate in and benefit from the poultry value chain.

Solution

Value Addition and Processing: The technology facilitates secondary processing of whole raw chicken into value-added products, meeting consumer demand for convenient and safer poultry products.
Cold Storage: Mechanized equipment and refrigeration systems enable long-term storage and long-distance transport of processed chicken products, ensuring year-round availability and reducing supply shortages.
Promotion of Hygiene and Quality Norms: Strict hygiene and quality standards are maintained in the processing of poultry products to promote marketing and consumption patterns.
Mechanized Equipment: The technology allows for high-volume processing with the use of small electric slicers, deboning machines, and grinders for low-volume operations, as well as fully automated processing plants for large-scale operations.
Diverse Product Range: Poultry can be processed into a variety of products, including ready-to-cook marinated, chopped, breaded, crumbed, glazed, roasted, fried, and grilled products to meet consumer preferences.

Key points to design your project

The “Processing chicken meat for cold storage” technology empowers women through income-generating roles in poultry. It promotes resource efficiency and waste reduction, aiding sustainable practices. Aligning with SDGs like Zero Hunger, Decent Work, and Responsible Consumption, it’s a valuable tool for sustainable development and gender equality in government projects.

Here are the key steps a project should take for the adoption of the “Processing chicken meat for cold storage” technology by poultry breeders:

Awareness and Training: Conduct awareness campaigns and training sessions for poultry breeders. Educate them about the benefits of the technology and its operation. Cover equipment usage, hygiene standards, and cold storage management.
Laws and Regulations: When starting a poultry processing business, it’s crucial to comply with food safety regulations and obtain the necessary permits and licenses. Legal requirements vary by region, so understanding local laws is essential.
Infrastructure Setup: Assist breeders in procuring and installing necessary equipment. Identify suppliers, negotiate prices, and oversee installation. Key equipment includes cutting, deboning, chilling, and refrigeration machines.
Technical Support: Provide ongoing technical assistance to breeders. Help troubleshoot any issues related to technology use. Consider setting up a helpdesk or providing on-site support.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor the adoption of the technology by breeders. Collect data on key indicators such as income, productivity, and market reach. Evaluate project success based on this data and make necessary adjustments.

Cost: $$$ 500—1000 USD

Prices of small electric processing machines

ROI: $$$ 303 %

Internal return rate

15,600 USD

basic processing plant with defeathering, cutting and storage lines for 500 chicken per day

IP

Unknown

Countries with a green colour: Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour: Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour: Tested
Countries with a blue colour: Testing ongoing

Countries where the technology is being tested or has been tested and adopted
Country	Testing ongoing	Tested	Adopted
Benin	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Botswana	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Burundi	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Central African Republic	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Côte d’Ivoire	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Democratic Republic of the Congo	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Ethiopia	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Gabon	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Ghana	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Guinea	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Kenya	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Madagascar	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Malawi	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Mozambique	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Niger	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Nigeria	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Rwanda	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Senegal	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Sierra Leone	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Somalia	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
South Sudan	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Tanzania	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Uganda	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Zambia	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted
Zimbabwe	–No ongoing testing	Tested	Adopted

This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.

Agro-ecological zones where this technology can be used
AEZ	Subtropic - warm	Subtropic - cool	Tropic - warm	Tropic - cool
Arid
Semiarid
Subhumid
Humid

Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.

Goal 2: zero hunger

Goal 8: decent work and economic growth

Goal 12: responsible production and consumption

Poultry Farming: Start with poultry farming to ensure a steady supply of chickens for processing.
Secondary Processing: Use mechanized equipment such as small electric slicers, deboning machines, and grinders to transform whole raw chicken into value-added products. This includes cleaning, pre-cutting, and preserving the chicken meat.
Hygiene and Quality Control: Maintain strict hygiene and quality norms during the processing of poultry products to promote marketing and consumption patterns.
Cold Storage: Rapidly cool the processed poultry products to 4°C within two hours after slaughter. This can be achieved through different combinations of forced air, water immersion, spray, or vacuum chilling.
Packaging: Package the processed poultry products for storage, transport, and marketing. This can be done using wrapped trays or airtight packages, each serving different markets. Chamber-style vacuum sealers can be used for strict portion control, long shelf-life, and high food hygiene.
Commercialization: Finally, market and sell the processed poultry products to consumers.