date:May 17, 2012
tion of whole chickens by an estimated 156,000 tonnes (t) within a year, he pointed out that imports of whole chickens from the US would still be 18,000t higher than current levels, resulting in 11.3% higher poultry prices.
He warned that this could have a serious impact on poultry consumption in Mexico and force some consumers to revert to inexpensive plant proteins or processed pork and poultry proteins. Imported chicken leg quarters are an entry level animal protein for poorer consumers, es