Israeli Agriculture Ministry Revokes Approval for Brazilian Poultry Plant Amid Import Market Dispute
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First reported by Globes · 24 minutes ago
What happened
The Israeli Ministry of Agriculture revoked its approval for a Brazilian poultry plant invested in by Israeli company Baladi, halting its exports to Israel due to regulatory concerns. This move complicates Baladi's efforts to open the Israeli poultry import market amid ongoing delays by the Chief Rabbinate over kosher certification, despite a Supreme Court deadline for decision. The ministry cited public health and animal welfare as reasons for the reversal, signaling continued challenges ahead for poultry imports from Brazil.
- 01Israeli Agriculture Ministry revoked approval for Brazilian poultry plant exporting to Israel.
- 02Baladi invested 21 million shekels in the Brazilian plant, aiming to open Israeli poultry imports.
- 03Ministry cited concerns over Brazil's regulatory oversight and production processes.
- 04Supreme Court ordered Chief Rabbinate to decide on kosher certification within 120 days.
- 05Rabbinate's delay and ministry's revocation create new hurdles for poultry import market.
- 06Ministry commits to expanding imports but prioritizes food safety and animal welfare.
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