# Inghams Group profits slump as inflation bites, even before any bird flu impacts.

> Inghams Group reports a profit slump as inflation hits, with A$130 million in inflationary costs. The company warns chicken prices will rise even without a widespread bird flu outbreak.

- Date: 2026-08-21 · published 2026-08-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/18050-inghams-group-profits-slump-as-inflation-bites-even-before-any-bird-flu-impacts
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Cost inflation in Australian poultry processing is pushing prices higher, which supports chicken pricing despite soft profits. Feed buyers in Australia may see stronger poultry demand for feed ingredients if production is maintained.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- afr.com: https://www.afr.com/companies/agriculture/poultry-geist-inghams-says-130m-in-costs-will-push-up-chicken-prices-20260821-p60q9y

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