Uruguay promotes beef to Arab countries

According to a report published by the Zaywa portal of the United Arab Emirates, the National Meat Institute of Uruguay (INAC) is leading a trade mission in the GCC countries, made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Their goal: to change the region's meat landscape by showcasing the country's best quality halal beef and lamb, nutritionally recognized for their low levels of saturated fat, balanced Omega 6 and Omega 3, iron and vitamin E. The article argues that the country's optimal conditions, such as its temperate climate and fertile soils, allow suppliers to produce meat naturally. "More than 80% of the territory is dedicated to livestock farming and, as a result of grass-based livestock feeding, Uruguayan meat is recognized as an important contributor to healthier lifestyles," the publication notes. In addition, Uruguay is one of the few countries in the world that has a mandatory electronic traceability system for all livestock, ...