Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

Orvia is a French leader in waterfowl genetics and reproduction, specializing in the breeding and distribution of Pekin ducks, mule ducks, and geese. With over 30 years of expertise, the company operates on a global scale, supplying high-quality hatching eggs and one-day-old ducklings and goslings to more than 30 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Core Business and Offerings

Orvia’s core business revolves around the genetic selection, incubation, and international distribution of ducks and geese for meat production and foie gras markets. Their offerings include:

• Pekin Ducks: Primarily for high-yield meat production with rapid growth cycles and high feed conversion efficiency.
• Mule Ducks: A hybrid between Muscovy and Pekin, used primarily for foie gras production due to their liver size and fattening characteristics.
• Geese: Offered for both foie gras and meat markets, known for robustness and adaptability.

Each species is available as:

• Hatching eggs
• One-day-old ducklings/goslings

The company’s integrated breeding programs ensure traceability, biosecurity, and optimized growth performance for their clients.

Specialisation and Core USP

Orvia’s unique strength lies in its genetic research and selection platform, which focuses on key performance traits such as:

• Feed conversion ratio (FCR)
• Growth rate
• Reproductive performance
• Animal welfare traits
• Foie gras yield and liver weight (for mule ducks and geese)

Their genetic lines are the result of multi-generational selection supported by data analytics, field trials, and customer feedback. Orvia’s ducks are renowned for their consistency, adaptability to local conditions, and resistance to diseases.

Target Market

Orvia targets a niche but global segment of the livestock industry, including:

• Large-scale poultry producers and integrators
• Foie gras producers
• Duck meat processors and exporters
• Hatcheries and distributors worldwide

Their key markets include France, Hungary, Vietnam, China, the United States, and Egypt, where demand for high-quality duck genetics and production efficiency is critical.

Capabilities

• R&D and Genetic Selection Center: Cutting-edge selection based on quantitative genetics and phenotypic data
• Parent Stock Farms: Located in France under strict biosecurity standards
• Hatcheries: Equipped with modern incubation and hatching technology
• International Logistics Network: Ensures timely delivery of eggs and ducklings to over 30 countries

Certifications and Compliance

Orvia complies with both European and international animal health and trade regulations. Key certifications and regulatory alignments include:

• ISO 9001 certification for quality management (as per internal reports)
• European Union animal trade compliance
• Strict adherence to biosecurity and welfare regulations in breeding farms and hatcheries
• Compliance with importing country veterinary and health certificate requirements

Financials

As a private company, Orvia does not publicly disclose detailed financials. However, based on available data:

• Orvia’s annual revenue is estimated in the range of €20–30 million, primarily from international exports and domestic supply.
• Continuous expansion into Asia and Eastern Europe indicates strong financial health and reinvestment in genetic R&D.

Shipment and Trade Data

Trade data from platforms like ImportYeti and Volza shows consistent export activity for Orvia, especially:

• Vietnam and China: Primary destinations for mule duck genetics for foie gras
• Hungary and Poland: Key customers for Pekin ducklings and hatching eggs
• Egypt and Tunisia: Markets for goose genetics

According to Volza, Orvia has conducted over 600 international shipments in the past 5 years, with an average shipment size of 10,000–25,000 eggs or ducklings per consignment.

Recognitions and Market Presence

• Orvia is widely recognized in the foie gras and duck meat industry as a genetics leader.
• Participates in global events like the European Poultry Conference and SPACE Rennes (France).
• Strategic partnerships with government hatcheries in Asia and Africa have strengthened their presence in emerging markets.

Customer Testimonials

Although direct testimonials are not publicly available, consistent customer retention and multi-year supply agreements with large producers in Vietnam and China indicate a high level of satisfaction. Field trials and producer interviews, where available, cite Orvia’s birds for:

• Superior growth performance
• High hatchability rates
• Enhanced liver yields in foie gras production