Marfrig looks for scale in meat supply chain in post-pandemic recovery May 25, 2021 Brazilian meat packer Marfrig has acquired a 24.2% stake in its competitor BRF to achieve “complementarities with its sector of activity” it does not intend to “exert influence over the activities of BRF”. Economies of scale and scope matter in food supply chains, particularly in the wake of ... Read more →
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 →