Pork and beef exports break record in Brazil

Text: Correspondent Iara Siqueira Total shipments of beef and pork proteins in the month of August totaled more than 230, 19 thousand tons. The country's meatpackers have export records, especially to the Chinese market, according to industry data. In natura and processed products were considered, the increase was 8.6% compared to the same period in 2021. Considering in natura and processed beef protein products, more than 230,190 tons were exported last month, an increase of 8.6%, informs the Brazilian Association of Refrigerators (Abrafrigo). Revenue grew 15.8% in the period to $1.36 billion. Markets such as Chile, Vietnam, Thailand and the ...