Mon 12 Apr 2021 02.00 EDT
The health of hundreds of thousands of meat plant workers in Brazil is at risk from an industry-backed plan to reduce breaks given to employees, say workersâ rights groups in the country.
In the midst of a pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 350,000 Brazilians, President Jair Bolsonaroâs government, parliament and the meat industry have been pushing for a move to review the laws and regulations protecting workers at slaughter plants.
New rules under discussion would limit the regular breaks given to workers enduring cold temperatures, which labour specialists say helps reduce the potential for injury.
Brazil Firms Close $33.2 Million Deals at Dubai s Gulfood Published March 3rd, 2021 - 12:00 GMT
Nearly 50 Brazilian companies participated in Gulfood 2021, the largest beverage and food industry event in the Middle East. (Shutterstock)
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) has announced that participants from the country closed business deals estimated at a total of $33.2 million at the recently concluded Gulfood 2021 in Dubai.
Various pavilions of Brazil showcased at the exhibition eye prospects of reaching $236.7 million in the following months, according to Apex-Brasil.
Nearly 50 Brazilian companies participated in Gulfood 2021, the largest beverage and food industry event in the Middle East.
The Brazilian participants present at Gulfood 2021 noticed a change in the smaller quantity and flow of people due to access and circulation restrictions as pandemic containment measures. But this did not impact negatively on the business aspect. The B
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) has announced that participants from the country closed business deals estimated at a total of $33.2 million at the recently concluded Gulfood 2021 in Dubai.
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