China authorizes export of meat from two Uruguayan meat processing plants after successful audit

In a significant update, China's General Administration of Customs has included Uruguayan meatpackers Halmon SA (previously known as Florida meatpacker) and Sarel SA in its list of meat product suppliers. This announcement was officially communicated by the Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries of Uruguay, Fernando Mattos, on Thursday, May 16. Minister Mattos expressed his satisfaction upon receiving the long-awaited news from the Uruguayan Embassy in China, confirming that Halmon SA is now authorized to export beef to the Chinese market. The delay in authorization was due to a change in the corporate name of the industrial plant, located in the city of Florida. Highlighting the importance of this authorization, Mattos stressed that China is a key market for Uruguay. The opening of this market will significantly benefit the population of Florida, creating numerous direct and indirect jobs after several years of inactivity at the plant. The process to achieve this ...