Uruguay's first export of frozen boneless horse meat to China

Last Saturday, April 13, the first shipment of frozen boneless horse meat destined for China was made. The Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Fernando Mattos, stressed the importance of this instance. The leader highlighted that a milestone was marked for our country in the opening of new markets. “We are very satisfied with this shipment and we are sure that it will be the first of many,” he said. In 2023, health personnel from China inspected plants in Uruguay. The Ministry of Livestock reported that the shipment was completed after the General Customs Administration of the Asian country carried out audits of three refrigeration plants. The first meat processing plant to obtain authorization for this type of meat in China was Clay, located in the Totoral del Sauce area, in Canelones. AMBASSADOR OF CHINA IN URUGUAY: “AN ...