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7 янв. 2023 г.1 мин.
For many Frenchmen, it is a surprise that in addition to Brazil and Thailand, Ukraine is now among the largest suppliers of chicken meat to the country. "Due to the conflict, Ukrainian poultry farming can no longer export to the Middle East, which is the main customer of Ukraine," explains Jan Nedelek, director of Anvol. Therefore, the supply routes of Ukrainian poultry have moved to Europe through cargo transportation by road. In France, in the first five months of the year, imports of chicken meat from Ukraine increased by 122% compared to the previous year. What is even more worrying for French farmers is the decision of the European Union in June 2022 to completely lift restrictions on imports from Ukraine. "This competition is destabilizing our sector and raises questions about traceability and animal welfare standards," Jan Nedelek continues. Jan Nedelek continues. The standards of Ukrainian poultry farming vary greatly and are generally less strict than the standards applied to European farms" – 60millions-mag.com