Azerbaijan – Brazilian meat imports approved

Azerbaijani health authorities have authorised the import of thermo-processed poultry, beef, goat, sheep and pork meat products from Brazil.

Uruguay – factory deal rejected

Uruguay’s competition authority has turned down the purchase of Marfrig factories by Minerva because it would give them control of 40% of cattle kill capacity.

Indonesia – EU trade deal signed

Indonesia has signed a trade deal with the EU, which is expected to save EU exporters around €600m on tariffs annually.

USA – wheat exports ahead

US wheat export inspections for the current marketing year are now running 15% ahead of the previous year at 9.54m tonnes.