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Hong Kong's import ban deals Brazil meat industry big blow
Move is in response to claims of rotten meat being sold with falsified certificates
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Wed, Mar 22, 2017 · 09:50 PM
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BRAZIL'S giant meat-industry suffered a heavy blow on Tuesday, when Hong Kong became the latest to ban imports in response to allegations of rotten meat being sold with falsified certificates.
Hong Kong is the biggest market for Brazilian beef, importing US$718 million worth in 2016, according to Brazilian government figures.
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