Brazil: Angus sets new record for certified beef exports

China was the main buyer of Angus certified meat last year (Photo: Moguis Produções) Leader in the sale of semen in Brazil and with a meat known for its taste and quality, Angus has shown outstanding performance also in international trade. According to the Brazilian Association of Angus, based in Porto Alegre (RS), the breed hit the historic mark of boarding certified meat in 2020. Originating in the county of Aberdeen, Scotland, this type of cattle is selected in greater numbers in southern Brazil . A survey carried out by the association records exports of 597,716 tonnes in 2020, a volume 47% higher than that shipped in 2017, 405,817 tonnes, and which had been a record until then. The total exported in 2020 represents a growth of 105% in relation to the volume of 2019, when 290,000 tons were shipped. learn more Arroba do boi exceeds R $ 300 and breaks a record, but the meat's internal performance worries The main destination of the products was China. The Asian country was ...