The mood at the poultrymeat outlook forum at the British Pig & Poultry Fair last week was unmistakably optimistic. While the UK poultry sector continues to face significant challenges, from planning barriers and labour pressures to avian influenza and import competition, the message from across the panel was clear: demand for British poultry is strong, the long-term outlook is positive, and the industry has every reason to be confident if it can unlock the barriers to growth. Representing different parts of the sector, David Nielsen of Avara Foods, chicken producer Sam Drummond, and Mark Gorton of Traditional Norfolk Poultry provided…