Stifling interest rates force Brazil's processors to pay for plant investments out of their own pockets

Despite strong growth in tilapia and salmon sales, processors are unable to secure credit lines at attractive enough rates, leaving them to rely on self-funding.

Tilapia and salmon are flying off processing lines in Brazil this year.
Tilapia and salmon are flying off processing lines in Brazil this year.Photo: C. Vale
Published 28 July 2023, 13:21Updated 28 July 2023, 13:24