The measure was taken as a form of protest against the agreement between the bloc and the European Union by the president of the supermarket chain, Alexandre Bompard
The Embassy in Paris expressed its dissatisfaction with the decision by Alexandre Bompard, global president of Carrefour, to stop purchasing meat from Mercosur in . This measure was taken as a form of protest against the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union. The embassy’s statement highlights that Brazil is a reliable supplier of animal protein for the European market. In the document, the embassy highlights that Mercosur’s beef quota represents only 1.5% of the total consumed in Europe.
Furthermore, it emphasizes that the agreement does not compromise the rigorous production and food safety standards. Bompard’s claims are seen as based on unfounded concerns about the quality and sustainability of Brazilian products. The impact of the French boycott is already visible, affecting Carrefour’s operations in Brazil. The country’s main slaughterhouses decided to suspend the supply of meat to the chain in response to Carrefour’s decision.
The Minister of Agriculture, confirmed that this action has the support of the ministry and Abiec, the association that represents 98% of Brazilian meat destined for international trade.
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Published by Fernando Dias
