SAO PAULO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian meals processor BRF SA BRFS3.SA mentioned on Monday its Laj
SAO PAULO, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Brazilian meals processor BRF SA BRFS3.SA mentioned on Monday its Lajeado pork unit in southern Brazil has been approved to renew exports to China, in response to an announcement despatched to Reuters.
The plant, which confronted an outbreak of the novel coronavirus amongst employees in Might , employs about 3,000 individuals. The plant ought to resume exports over the approaching days, the assertion mentioned.
“After an inspection by the Chinese language authorities, it was attainable to show the dedication that each one of us at BRF have all the time had with the well being and security of our staff and our merchandise,” BRF mentioned.
China’s choice to permit BRF provides Lajeado, situated in Rio Grande do Sul state, entry to a market the place demand for pork stays robust, in response to Bruno Ferla, BRF’s institutional VP, Authorized and Compliance.
The Lajeado unit had been suspended by China since July, the corporate’s assertion mentioned. At the moment, BRF has 14 vegetation approved to export to China, together with ten poultry and 4 pork processing items.
(Reporting by Ana Mano; Modifying by Bernadette Baum)
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