Specialists question the viability of exporting donkey meat to China: they recommend promoting beef trade in Peru

The possible export of donkey meat from Peru to China has generated controversies and disagreements between the ministries of Agriculture and Foreign Trade. Ángel Manero, head of Agriculture, has indicated that it is a small market and of low national interest, while his counterpart, Elizabeth Galdo, in charge of the Foreign Trade portfolio, stated that the necessary phytosanitary facilities are being offered to explore this commercial possibility. This was confirmed by Galdo several days ago, ensuring that the Asian country shows interest in this product due to its different properties, including medicinal ones. “We must be respectful of Chinese culture, because when we talk about the guinea pig in other countries they may be surprised, because it is a pet,” said Galdo. However, Manero has expressed his reservations regarding the scope and relevance of this issue, calling it a “very small business” and noting that it does not have significant interest at the national level. ...