May 20, 2009
Brazil seen exporting poultry to China in 30 days
Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture said Tuesday (May 19) Brazil is likely to start exporting chicken products to China in 30 days, reported local news service Estado.
Brazil and China signed Tuesday an animal-health agreement related to exports of Brazilian meat products to China, Estado reported.
Under the agreement, Brazil can begin to export poultry products from over 20 Brazilian plants that have already been inspected by the Chinese animal health authorities, the agency said.
Chinese and Brazilian negotiations related to Brazilian pork exports will take place in August, Estado said.
Brazil is the world's No.1 chicken exporter.
