Brazilian packer cuts production as sales fizzle in beef scandal

The largest meatpacker in the world, JBS, has suspended operations at 33 of its 36 plants in Brazil “amid the corruption scandal that has caused some of the country’s biggest export markets to ban Brazilian meats,” said Reuters. A police investigation says meat inspectors accepted bribes to allow sales of low-quality meat, or did not… » Read More

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