The Brazilian and U.S. poultry industries have agreed to work together to overcome trade barriers in international markets.
In late October, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) and the U.S.’s Poultry and Egg Industry Export Council (USAPEEC) signed a co-operation agreement committing to work together to address protectionism and health barriers, amongst other areas.
The two association have agreed to work on areas including: environmental and ecological sustainability as guidelines for production and trade; science and appropriate risk assessment regulation of animal health, sanitary status and food safety; continuous support for the poultry industry and international trade; international relations based on cooperation, negotiation and mediation to resolve differences; and, the promotion of sound science and free trade.
On signing the document, ABPA President Ricardo Santin, commented: “We are competitors in international markets, but this does not prevent us from working together and co-operating in areas that are of interest to both countries, as well of interest to importing nations.”
He continued that bilateral relations, such as those entered into by ABPA and USAPEEC, were fundamental for strengthening global free trade.
Future meetings planned
ABPA and USAPEEC have further committed to holding meeting to exchange information and to strengthen actions, particularly in the areas of animal health, grain availability, the use and availability of water, biosecurity and food security, waste and waste management and the environment.
Together, the two countries account for approximately 40% of global poultry meat exports by value, while both countries have seen their egg exports rise over the last decade.
