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Brazil's 2020 pork, chicken exports to rise amid pandemic

Brazilian meat processors are poised to increase output and exports this year as sales to China keep surpassing projections despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a lobby group, Reuters reported.

More global food exporters to China declare shipments free from COVID-19

Grains and meat exporters from the United States, Brazil and Canada have agreed to or decidingto meetChina's request to declare their shipments to the country free from COVID-19, Reuters reported.

Brazil's poultry export volume rises, revenue drops

For the month of May, the poultry export volume of Brazil increased, while revenue dropped, Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA) reported.
Brazil's 2020 pork, chicken exports to rise amid pandemic
More global food exporters to China declare shipments free from COVID-19
Brazil's poultry export volume rises, revenue drops
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