Argentina’s pig business is breaking records

18-05-2018 | |
Argentinean-style pig chorizo, ready to go into the oven. Photo: Shutterstock
Argentinean-style pig chorizo, ready to go into the oven. Photo: Shutterstock
Argentina may be the world’s eighth-largest country – but in terms of pig production it has been a relatively small player. Things however are set to change, as the industry in Argentina is growing rapidly. Time for an update from the pampas. To put things into perspective, in terms of number of pigs (5 million vs almost 40 million), Argentina cannot match its neighbour Brazil. Nevertheless, there is no denying that pig production in Argentina has made tremendous steps in the last decade. F


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Agustina Bruno Freelance translator specialised in animal production and nutrition from Argentina