Brazil, world king of meat thanks to its slaughter record

SAO PAULO, March 14 (Reuters) - Brazilian meat companies processed record volumes of chicken and pork and recorded the second-highest level of livestock slaughter in history, according to 2023 data released on Thursday by the national census office. New data from statistics agency IBGE confirms that the South American nation, which is the world's largest supplier of beef and chicken and the fourth largest exporter of pork, is well positioned to maintain or expand its share of the trade. meat world. Brazilian meat companies serve hundreds of customers around the world, and China and the Middle East are among the top meat export destinations for the grain and meat-producing powerhouse. IBGE said cattle slaughter in Brazil, which commands about a quarter of global beef trade, grew almost 14% in 2023 to 34.06 million head, continuing to expand from 2022. Brazil is home to some of the world's largest meat companies, including JBS, BRF, Marfrig and Minerva. The country exported 2.01 ...