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 →
JBS, Marfrig face China’s widening COVID-19 farm good restrictions July 1, 2020 The Chinese government has extended its restrictions on farm imports because of COVID-19 transmission concerns. Those have previously covered shipments from the U.S., possibly as a part of wide trade tensions, and now include suppliers in Brazil, Canada and Germany. Brazilian chicken and beef ... Read more →