JBS faces fewer disruptions as China cuts import restrictions January 22, 2021 Food supply chains, particularly for meat, have been disrupted by tighter sanitary standards, a shortage of transportation capacity and uncertain demand patterns during the pandemic. At least one challenge has been alleviated as the Chinese government has relaxed packaging related restrictions... Read more →
COVID concerns reach Hong Kong poultry imports; dims prospects for Aurora August 19, 2020 The Hong Kong authorities have banned some imports of Brazilian chicken by Aurora due to evidence of SARS-nCoV-2 on the packaging. While Hong Kong only represented 2.1% of Aurora’s Brazilian poultry exports in the 12 months to June 30, adding mainland China brings the total to 24.1%. Shipments... Read more →
Brazillian Butchers JBS, BRF May Be Helped By China Meet-Up April 16, 2019 China is set to increase the number of import licenses available to Brazillian meat suppliers as part of a state visit next month. That could be negative for U.S. farmers if a China-U.S. trade deal isn’t reached. A China-Brazil deal comes as total Brazilian meat exports have stagnated in the p... Read more →