GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Poultry Industry Statistics

Diversity boosts innovation, inclusion enhances retention, but minority leadership remains low.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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45% of poultry farm businesses have implemented targeted recruitment programs for minority groups.

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The average wage gap between minority and non-minority workers in the poultry industry is approximately 8%.

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65% of minority poultry workers report facing racial bias at work.

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31% of poultry industry interns come from underrepresented backgrounds.

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25% of poultry industry suppliers have adopted inclusive procurement policies.

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A significant 60% of poultry farms have implemented language support services for non-English speaking workers.

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Approximately 25% of poultry employees have been involved in mentorship programs aimed at underrepresented groups.

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47% of poultry companies have received recognition for their inclusion efforts.

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Only 19% of poultry industry conferences include a dedicated DEI segment.

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50% of poultry supply chain partners have begun incorporating inclusive practices.

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33% of poultry farm managers report that diversity efforts have directly improved productivity.

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53% of minority poultry workers say they experience microaggressions at work.

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57% of poultry industry survey respondents identify systemic barriers hindering inclusion.

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24% of poultry companies have partnered with minority-owned suppliers.

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30% of poultry companies report that diversity initiatives have led to measurable financial benefits.

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68% of poultry industry professionals believe that diversity initiatives can lead to increased innovation within the industry.

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72% of respondents believe that increasing diversity can improve consumer trust.

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52% of poultry farm owners agree that diversity improves team dynamics.

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80% of industry leaders consider DEI initiatives as a strategic priority.

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55% of poultry industry employees believe their workplace diversity efforts are insufficient.

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70% of industry sectors report that mentoring programs aid in advancing DEI goals.

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58% of poultry industry HR managers believe DEI is crucial for addressing talent shortages.

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48% of poultry industry professionals expressed concern about racial disparities in their workplaces.

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42% of poultry workers aged under 30 believe DEI initiatives positively impact their job satisfaction.

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65% of industry professionals agree that DEI efforts improve workplace culture.

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53% of poultry industry leaders believe diversity is essential to global competitiveness.

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85% of poultry industry human resource directors say diversity initiatives improve employee engagement.

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72% of poultry companies see a positive impact of DEI on their external reputation.

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60% of industry interviews highlight the importance of cultural competence training.

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46% of traditional poultry leadership agree that their teams would benefit from more diverse perspectives.

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49% of poultry industry professionals feel that DEI initiatives directly correlate with improved innovation.

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Women represent approximately 22% of managerial roles in the poultry sector.

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Only 10% of executive leadership positions in the poultry industry are held by minorities.

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35% of poultry companies have diversity and inclusion policies in place.

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In a survey, 60% of poultry workers identified as belonging to ethnic minorities.

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The participation rate of women in poultry research and development initiatives is 28%.

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Companies with varied leadership teams saw a 20% increase in profitability.

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Approximately 30% of poultry farm jobs are occupied by immigrant workers.

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Less than 15% of poultry industry awards and recognitions annually are given to minority or women leaders.

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44% of poultry companies monitor diversity metrics regularly.

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A survey indicated that 50% of minority poultry workers experienced obstacles to promotion.

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In 2023, only 12% of poultry industry corporate boards featured diverse members.

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74% of new hires in the poultry industry during 2022 were from underrepresented groups.

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38% of poultry companies have established diversity resource groups.

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Facilities with active diversity training report a 15% higher employee retention rate.

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40% of poultry companies conduct annual unconscious bias training sessions.

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39% of poultry industry managers have formal DEI training.

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80% of industry surveys indicate a need for more inclusive leadership development programs.

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Key Highlights

68% of poultry industry professionals believe that diversity initiatives can lead to increased innovation within the industry.
Women represent approximately 22% of managerial roles in the poultry sector.
Facilities with active diversity training report a 15% higher employee retention rate.
45% of poultry farm businesses have implemented targeted recruitment programs for minority groups.
Only 10% of executive leadership positions in the poultry industry are held by minorities.
72% of respondents believe that increasing diversity can improve consumer trust.
35% of poultry companies have diversity and inclusion policies in place.
In a survey, 60% of poultry workers identified as belonging to ethnic minorities.
The average wage gap between minority and non-minority workers in the poultry industry is approximately 8%.
52% of poultry farm owners agree that diversity improves team dynamics.
80% of industry leaders consider DEI initiatives as a strategic priority.
40% of poultry companies conduct annual unconscious bias training sessions.
65% of minority poultry workers report facing racial bias at work.

Despite only 12% of corporate boards being diverse, over 68% of poultry industry professionals believe that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion can boost innovation and profitability, highlighting a pressing need for more comprehensive DEI efforts in the sector.

Diversity and Inclusion Metrics

45% of poultry farm businesses have implemented targeted recruitment programs for minority groups.
The average wage gap between minority and non-minority workers in the poultry industry is approximately 8%.
65% of minority poultry workers report facing racial bias at work.
31% of poultry industry interns come from underrepresented backgrounds.
25% of poultry industry suppliers have adopted inclusive procurement policies.
A significant 60% of poultry farms have implemented language support services for non-English speaking workers.
Approximately 25% of poultry employees have been involved in mentorship programs aimed at underrepresented groups.
47% of poultry companies have received recognition for their inclusion efforts.
Only 19% of poultry industry conferences include a dedicated DEI segment.
50% of poultry supply chain partners have begun incorporating inclusive practices.
33% of poultry farm managers report that diversity efforts have directly improved productivity.
53% of minority poultry workers say they experience microaggressions at work.
57% of poultry industry survey respondents identify systemic barriers hindering inclusion.
24% of poultry companies have partnered with minority-owned suppliers.

Diversity and Inclusion Metrics Interpretation

While nearly half of poultry firms boast targeted recruitment and over half have embraced inclusive supply chain practices, startling disparities—such as an 8% wage gap and the prevalence of racial bias and microaggressions—highlight that the industry’s progress in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains a bird's eye view, with systemic barriers still firmly in place, and much work left to hatch.

Economic Impact and Recognition

30% of poultry companies report that diversity initiatives have led to measurable financial benefits.

Economic Impact and Recognition Interpretation

With nearly a third of poultry companies seeing tangible financial gains from diversity initiatives, it's clear that embracing inclusion isn't just good ethics—it's good business in the roost.

Industry Perceptions and Attitudes

68% of poultry industry professionals believe that diversity initiatives can lead to increased innovation within the industry.
72% of respondents believe that increasing diversity can improve consumer trust.
52% of poultry farm owners agree that diversity improves team dynamics.
80% of industry leaders consider DEI initiatives as a strategic priority.
55% of poultry industry employees believe their workplace diversity efforts are insufficient.
70% of industry sectors report that mentoring programs aid in advancing DEI goals.
58% of poultry industry HR managers believe DEI is crucial for addressing talent shortages.
48% of poultry industry professionals expressed concern about racial disparities in their workplaces.
42% of poultry workers aged under 30 believe DEI initiatives positively impact their job satisfaction.
65% of industry professionals agree that DEI efforts improve workplace culture.
53% of poultry industry leaders believe diversity is essential to global competitiveness.
85% of poultry industry human resource directors say diversity initiatives improve employee engagement.
72% of poultry companies see a positive impact of DEI on their external reputation.
60% of industry interviews highlight the importance of cultural competence training.
46% of traditional poultry leadership agree that their teams would benefit from more diverse perspectives.
49% of poultry industry professionals feel that DEI initiatives directly correlate with improved innovation.

Industry Perceptions and Attitudes Interpretation

While a significant majority of poultry industry insiders recognize that embracing diversity fuels innovation, boosts consumer trust, and enhances workplace culture—highlighting DEI as both a strategic priority and a pathway to global competitiveness—a notable portion still perceives efforts as insufficient or are concerned about persistent racial disparities, underscoring the ongoing need to move beyond policies toward meaningful inclusion in the industry.

Leadership and Workforce Representation

Women represent approximately 22% of managerial roles in the poultry sector.
Only 10% of executive leadership positions in the poultry industry are held by minorities.
35% of poultry companies have diversity and inclusion policies in place.
In a survey, 60% of poultry workers identified as belonging to ethnic minorities.
The participation rate of women in poultry research and development initiatives is 28%.
Companies with varied leadership teams saw a 20% increase in profitability.
Approximately 30% of poultry farm jobs are occupied by immigrant workers.
Less than 15% of poultry industry awards and recognitions annually are given to minority or women leaders.
44% of poultry companies monitor diversity metrics regularly.
A survey indicated that 50% of minority poultry workers experienced obstacles to promotion.
In 2023, only 12% of poultry industry corporate boards featured diverse members.
74% of new hires in the poultry industry during 2022 were from underrepresented groups.
38% of poultry companies have established diversity resource groups.

Leadership and Workforce Representation Interpretation

While nearly three-fourths of new poultry hires come from underrepresented groups, women and minorities remain underrepresented in leadership, highlighting that the industry's diversity statistics are as selective as a well-breaded chicken—promising yet still battling to reach full inclusion.

Training and Development Initiatives

Facilities with active diversity training report a 15% higher employee retention rate.
40% of poultry companies conduct annual unconscious bias training sessions.
39% of poultry industry managers have formal DEI training.
80% of industry surveys indicate a need for more inclusive leadership development programs.

Training and Development Initiatives Interpretation

While nearly 40% of poultry companies are flying the DEI flag with unconscious bias training, the industry still clucks about the need for more inclusive leadership programs, highlighting that true diversity in the coop requires more than just feathers in the cap—it's about cultivating lasting retention and genuinely inclusive growth.