date:Aug 19, 2013
e, soybeans, corn, beef, poultry and orange juice, have yet to assess the impact of the strike. In past strikes by the food safety agents, medium and large exporters have simply gone to the courts to secure clearance for some products, such as sugar and soybeans.
But this often costs additional money and time. Exporters aware of an impending strike by agents will also clear shipments as far in advance as possible to limit delays.
Brazil is in the peak of record sugar cane and big coffee harves