Peru: Chicken prices tend to normalize

Published 2023년 3월 6일

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Peruvian Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Nelly Paredes del Castillo, announced that the price of chicken has remained stable for the past 11 days, indicating a trend towards normalization. This fluctuation in price was initially caused by a shortage of soybean meal due to access issues from Bolivia. The minister also explained that the summer season usually sees an increase in chicken prices due to dehydration, leading to a smaller bird and higher cost. To ensure a sufficient supply, the Ministries of Agriculture and Production are permitting private companies to purchase fertile eggs from Brazil, with the first shipment expected in 13 weeks.
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The Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Nelly Paredes del Castillo, assured that the price of chicken to the public has been maintained in the last 11 days and that this trend is a clear indicator that its price tends to normalize, and confirmed that Senasa will authorize private companies to acquire fertile eggs to keep the local market supplied. Regarding the increase in the value of poultry meat, the minister pointed out that it was due to the lack of soybean meal that enters Peru from Bolivia, and as is known, some access roads have been interrupted due to social conflicts. especially in Puno. In addition, he added that it must be taken into account that always in the summer season, the price of chicken increases because it is dehydrated and this fact results in a lower weight and the “ratio between weight and ...

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