Tilapia: On track to become Brazil’s next global protein powerhouse

Published 2024년 8월 26일

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At the International Animal Protein Show in São Paulo, Mario Sergio Cutait emphasized tilapia's increasing role in the global protein market, especially in Brazil, the fourth largest producer. Aquaculture is projected to surpass chicken and pork production within 25 years, driven by ideal conditions in Brazil, including logistics infrastructure for export, abundant freshwater reservoirs, grain production, climate, and growing demand. Cutait also stressed the importance of genetic and nutritional improvement of tilapia and mentioned the growth of Fider Pescados, which produces 10,000 tons of tilapia annually and invests in environmental preservation.

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During the International Animal Protein Show (SIAVS) in São Paulo, Mario Sergio Cutait, director and shareholder of the MCassab Animal Nutrition and Health Group and owner of Fider Pescados, highlighted the emerging role of tilapia as a significant force in the global protein market. Cutait emphasized that Brazil, currently the world's fourth largest producer of tilapia, produces around 600,000 tons annually, behind only China, Indonesia and Egypt. Cutait pointed out that in 2022, tilapia production surpassed capture fishing, a milestone that suggests a promising future for aquaculture. He projected that in 25 years, aquaculture could surpass chicken and pork production. The director believes that tilapia is following the same path that chicken followed 50 years ago and highlighted Brazil's excellent logistics infrastructure for export, such as air transportation of fresh fillets to the United States, the world's largest consumer of the species. Brazil, with over 5 million ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio