The first container of pork was exported to Nicaragua

Panama I am sending the first container, with 280 boneless pigs on Republic of Nicaragua from the processing plant Coclé meatlocated in Las Tablas, Los Santos province.

During the very act of closing the container, the minister Agricultural development, Augusto Valderrama He said it was a historical fact.

Valderrama He emphasized that this is a small step, but a huge step forward and in the right direction, and that looking at the quality of this product, pieces of leg and chop, no one in the world has anything to envy, which we are impressed by and proud to be Panamanian.

According to the owner Measure the current Government He defended the agricultural sector.

He added that the impossible must be done in order to continue to progress and create wealth because the agricultural sector is not an economic problem, but a problem of national security and social stability in the country and if future governments do not support this sector, it will go away. create chaos and the village will become poor.

For his part, José Antonio Halphen, owner of the processing plant Coclé meatsaid this was a small but significant step forward with the company’s first shipment of boneless pork exports. Republic of Panama to a foreign country like Nicaragua.

He explained that in order to make a plant from export Compliance with international standards, with food safety, procedures and certificates is not easy because they are becoming more and more strict, and this facility is modern and they have an obligation as a company to stay that way to serve as a bridge for these cattle exports.

He emphasized that they have been exporting meat for more than 35 years, passing through many markets such as Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America and very recently, 4 and a half years ago, the penetration of beef exports in People’s Republic of Chinawhich has become the second most important market for beef and the first largest importer of pork at the moment and the growth projections of that market.

He said that consumption in Chinain the run-up to 2030, to double the import of both proteins, which is why they see great potential in the export of not only beef but also pork and other products.

Halphen He pointed out that the presence of the highest representatives of the agricultural sector gives a very clear message and signal that this government is very interested in supporting not only this region and sector but also the export industry, for which he expressed a strong feeling. grateful.

Deputy Minister for Mida, Alexis Pineda and Deputy Eric Broceamong other authorities, producers and special guests.