The consolidated revenue of the group stood at more than RON651 million in 2020, while the number of employees at more than 2,000.
AAylex posted RON158 million revenue in the first quarter of 2021.
“We are seeing a slight rebound compared with the same time last year, along with a higher interest of consumers in healthy balanced eating. Our estimates are that the best-selling product of 2021 will be fresh chicken,” said Bogdan Stanca, founder and chief executive officer of AAylex Group.
“The only meat segment that will continue to grow until 2030 is chicken.”
AAylex sells its products under the Cocorico brand.
More than 18,000 tons of poultry products were delivered on all distribution channels in the first three months.
Latest data cited by the company show consumption in Romania stands at 20 kilograms a year, lower than the European average.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)