The Brazilian food company reported that its unit in Toledo, Paraná has been accredited by the Arab country’s government to ship breaded poultry items. The audit was held through video conferencing.
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The Brazilian food company strengthens its foothold on the international market with manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia. It will invest USD 7.2 million in expanding capacity at facilities formerly owned by Joody Al Sharqiya Food.
The Brazilian food company released its Vision 2030 strategy, designed to achieve international expansion by manufacturing high value-added food products abroad.
The bird farming process of the Sadia Bio line has WQS and Certified Humane certifications. The first validates the non-use of growth-promoter antibiotics during the poultry breeding, while the latter certifies the use of goods animal welfare practices.
During the ABCC forum, Brazil’s BRF Global CEO Lorival Nogueira Luz shared his company’s main sustainable actions. DP World Santos CEO Dallas Hampton also discussed his company’s initiatives.
The food processing facility was bought in a USD 8 million deal by the Brazilian company, which is planning to increase the plant’s output fivefold.
Brazil’s Seara, Sadia and Marfrig recently put out veggie burgers, breaded items, sausage and kibbeh to cater to the demand for meat substitutes.
The Brazilian food company is cleared to ship as many as 5,000 tons of product per month to the Arab country.
The Saudi Food and Drug Administration temporarily suspended export authorizations for two of the Brazilian food company’s units. However, the company said it will ship product made at other units.
Saudi Food and Drug Authority announced on February 10 a temporary suspension of export authorizations for units in Dois Vizinhos and Francisco Beltrão which account for a combined 20% of all poultry supplied from Brazil to the Arab country.
São Paulo governor spoke in a press conference during the opening of the São Paulo state international office in Dubai this Monday (10). Money is expected from investment in concession and privatization programs over the next three years.
The Arab country, which had been the biggest buyer for eight years on end, saw China overtake it this year.
Brazilian company that produces famous poultry brands such as Sadia and Perdigão signed a memorandum with Saudi officials to build a plant in the country.
The Brazilian food company is looking into processing product locally in the Arab country, where 60% of the poultry consumed is industrialized. Saudi Arabia is currently not purchasing product processed by BRF in its UAE facilities.
