Conaprole reported that it resumed exports of milk powder to Brazil from its plant Villa Rodríguez (San José) after the conflict over restrictions on the import of dairy products in the South American giant, the result of a revolt by local producers.
The director of the company, Daniel Labordeassured Conexión Agropecuaria that the Rodríguez plant is making shipments “without problems” to the neighboring country.
In August, the Rodríguez plant had been temporarily suspended to export to Brazilsomething that implied certain logistical restrictions.
Brazil continues to be the main destination for dairy exports of the Uruguayso these customs obstacles continue to be a hindrance to national interests.
The MGAP stood up in Brazil before local authorities due to the dairy conflict
At the beginning of the month, the minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fishing (MGAP), Fernando Mattostraveled personally to hold a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, Carlos Favarowithin the framework of the Expointer held in the municipality of Esteio (Porto Alegre, Brazil).
At the meeting, Mattos He let his counterpart know that he should not consider Uruguayan dairy products to be guilty of the current context experienced by Brazilian producers, who are demanding protectionist measures by the government of Lula Silva.
“The presence and incidence of Uruguay in the market Brazil should not be singled out for the situation that Brazilian producers are experiencing,” he emphasized. Mattos in that meeting.
At the same time, Mattos He conveyed to the Brazilian delegation his concern about the delays that were being generated at the border crossings for the export of dairy products of Uruguayan origin, something that was having an impact on costs and affecting the normal commercial dynamics.
On the Brazilian side, the minister Favaro emphasized the commitment of Brazil to make dairy trade processes transparent, based on joint work with Uruguay that allows strengthening trust between both nations.
Likewise, the Brazilian delegation proposed creating a space for technical cooperation between both countries, in order to define joint processes and unify analysis criteria for products traded between both nations, in order to avoid delays and setbacks.
Source: Ambito
