Brazilian Meat Suppliers Halt Sales to Carrefour

In retaliation for Carrefour's announcement to stop selling South American meat in France, Brazilian meatpackers, including JBS, Marfrig, and Minerva Foods, have suspended meat supplies to the retailer in Brazil. This move has already impacted around 150 Carrefour stores and could lead to significant shortages within days. Carrefour has dismissed reports of supply issues as misinformation, asserting that meat availability remains normal in its Brazilian outlets. Brazilian officials, including Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro, condemned Carrefour's decision as a protectionist stance that undermines trade agreements with Mercosur nations. The situation has sparked a debate over the quality of Brazilian meat and its acceptance in international markets, amid calls from local agricultural leaders for a united front against Carrefour's policies. The unfolding conflict highlights tensions between Brazilian producers and European market regulations.