Brazilian chicken is offered in Egyptian consumer complexes as part of holding contracts for food industries

Brazilian chicken raised a state of welcome and condemnation by a large number of citizens as a result of its introduction to the local market, despite the availability of its locally produced counterpart. Informed sources at the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade told Al-Mal that every year quantities of Brazilian frozen chicken are put in consumer complexes, in addition to what is offered through the Poultry Producers Union. The sources pointed out that these contracts are made through the Holding Company for Food Industries, with the aim of providing food and consumer goods, whether local or imported, at suitable prices for low-income people. The sources added that the Brazilian chickens were introduced in March 2022, and were at lower prices than those in the local market at the time. The sources indicated that the price of the Brazilian chicken, which was offered in supply outlets during March 2022, ranged from 44 pounds to 57.60 pounds, depending on the weight. The ...