State Poultry Enterprise Pican Shifts Operations to Private Producers in Cuba

Pican, a state-run poultry enterprise in Pinar del Río, is shifting its operations to private producers across Cuban provinces, including Artemisa. The enterprise maintains control over breeding stock and distribution, while private producers are responsible for supplying feed. Initially, Pican provided the birds and facilities, with producers receiving 70% of the eggs, but ownership of the animals later transferred to the producers.

The transition highlights a growing influence of the private sector within a state company. This shift is occurring amid shortages in feed and supplies, which have already diminished egg production and flock size. The enterprise is implementing a mixed economic model as it attempts to regain its former leadership position.