The company Avícola Son Perot has responded to the motion from the Manacor council against mega-farms, asserting that its project in Son Brau complies with European animal welfare regulations.
The company Avícola Son Perot has broken its silence after the Manacor Town Council approved a motion against mega-farms and intensive farming. The firm, which is planning a new farm on the Son Brau estate, claims that its initiative is still in processing and that its viability will depend on meeting legal requirements and the reports from the competent authorities.
A project adapted to European regulations
In a statement released this Tuesday, Son Perot emphasises that the project aligns with the new production models promoted by European regulations. The farm plans to raise free-range hens without cage systems, which, according to the company, will enhance animal welfare. The firm insists that the final decision should be based on technical and legal criteria, not political considerations.
The company asserts that its operations are subject to controls, inspections, and regular audits. Furthermore, they incorporate measures to reduce water consumption, manage organic waste, and minimise emissions, odours, and potential impacts on soil, air, and water resources. Son Perot insists that the protection of the territory and modern livestock farming are not incompatible.
Legal certainty to invest in Mallorca
Beyond the specific project, the company has sent a significant message to the sector: it calls for a framework of legal certainty that is “stable and predictable” for businesses investing in Mallorca. In its view, this certainty is necessary for planning investments, modernising facilities, maintaining employment, and ensuring the continuity of companies linked to the primary sector.
Son Perot believes that the debate on mega-farms cannot overlook the economic context. The firm has rejected the notion that the growth of poultry production is solely due to tourism, linking it instead to the general increase in egg consumption. In Spain, demand grew by 2.8% during 2025, according to company data, and new dietary habits have reinforced the nutritional value of this product.
Employment and local products at stake
The company has highlighted that its operations generate direct and indirect jobs and support the activities of suppliers, transporters, veterinarians, distributors, and service companies. The eggs from Son Perot are a local product, and the company warns that a reduction in local production would necessitate increased imports and transportation from other regions, with the consequent environmental impact.
For Avícola Son Perot, the future of the agri-food sector in Mallorca should be based on objective data, scientific criteria, and compliance with the law. Preserving employment, the rural environment, and the islands' capacity to produce part of the food they consume are, according to the company, goals that should not conflict with territorial protection.
“The protection of the territory and the development of modern livestock farming are not incompatible objectives,” the company asserts in its statement.
The Son Brau project is now awaiting technical reports and resolutions from the competent authorities. Meanwhile, the debate on the farming model in Mallorca remains open, and Son Perot wants to make it clear that its proposal is not a typical mega-farm, but rather a commitment to sustainable production and animal welfare.
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