Paraguay Grows 43% in Meat Exports and Affirms Itself with Kosher Slaughter

"The value of Paraguayan beef exports reached a total of US$ 658.7 million through April, surpassing last year's foreign market sales values by 43%," indicated the Rosario Chamber of Commerce. The difference in revenues was marked by a significant price increase and a growth in export volume, 23% higher than last year, with shipments of 116,997 tons in the first four months. Prices for fat cattle recovered and last week reached a three-year high of US$ 4.10 for export steers, although this week the industry lowered its proposals for slaughter livestock to US$ 3.80. On the other hand, the kosher slaughter season for exporting Paraguayan meat to Israel is beginning. According to the president of the Paraguayan Meat Chamber (CPC), Randy Ross, seven refrigeration plants will receive the rabbis who will be in charge of performing the slaughter at the plants. The season begins now and continues until October, and after a recess, it normally resumes in November. Regarding prices, values ...