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Philippines opens doors to meat exporters from Paraguay

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has accredited 14 establishments from Paraguay to supply meat products to the Philippines. This is to diversify access to meat as some local producers continue to grapple with constraints arising from African swine fever and avian influenza. Based on Department Order No. 13, these foreign meat establishments (FMEs)

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has accredited 14 establishments from Paraguay to supply meat products to the Philippines.

This move aims to diversify access to meat, especially as some local producers continue to face challenges due to African swine fever and avian influenza.

According to Department Order No. 13, these foreign meat establishments (FMEs) have met the necessary requirements to export their products to the country, helping ensure a stable supply of meat for Filipino consumers.
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