Amid the crisis, chicken consumption is at record levels: Curiously, those who make the best use of it are the bra

A report from the Rosario Stock Exchange (BCR) highlighted that chicken consumption in the first eight months of the year reached record levels, indicating that amid the economic crisis in Argentina, this type of meat has become a competitive option for families trying to maintain animal proteins in their diets. However, the expansion of poultry consumption is not being fully utilized by the local poultry industry but rather by its competitor from Brazil, where the largest exporters of chicken meat in the world are located. In fact, imports from that country are making themselves noticeable in the local market, and also reached record levels last August. Let's look at the hard data presented in the report from the Stock Exchange, based on official data: Between January and August, domestic consumption amounted to 1.43 million tons, representing a 2% increase year-over-year. This is an additional 30,000 tons compared to the same period in 2024. "This is the highest record in the ...