Brazil may increase sales of pork to U.S.
Brazil may increase sales of pork pork, flesh of swine prepared as food, one of the principal commodities of the meatpacking industry. Pork has long been a staple food in most of the world, although religious taboos have limited its use, especially among Jews and Muslims. to U.S.: The Brazilian pork
exporters' association says the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. has concluded a risk
analysis for pork produced in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina Santa Catarina (sän`tə kətərē`nə), state (1996 pop. 4,865,090), 37,060 sq mi (95,985 sq km), S Brazil. The capital is Florianópolis. , the
first step towards the product's entrance into the U. S. market.
The association estimates that the United States has the potential to
import 84,000 tonnes of pork annually from Brazil and that approval to
export to the United States could open opportunities in other markets.
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