The Brazilian beef market saw notable volatility last week, despite recent breakthroughs in the Chinese market boosting futures prices. Fernando Iglesias of Safras & Mercado highlights the return of supply pressures in certain regions post-initial enthusiasm from Chinese market access. Iglesias observes that abattoirs have maintained full operational schedules, probing lower prices in places like […]
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