Nicaragua Meat Industry Headlines
Latest news and developments from Nicaragua's meat, poultry, and livestock sectors
Tuesday, February 21, 2025
Cargill Poultry Facility to Process 50,000 Birds Weekly
A major poultry processing facility is set to commence operations in September, creating significant employment opportunities for the region. The facility will generate approximately 100 direct positions and an estimated 2,000 indirect jobs throughout the supply chain.
Saturday, February 11, 2025
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Poultry Processing Plant
Cargill has initiated construction on a new poultry processing facility in Nicaragua, marking a significant investment in the country's agricultural infrastructure and protein production capacity.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Poultry Sector Faces Disease Management Challenges
Nicaragua's poultry industry is addressing an outbreak of Newcastle Disease, according to recent reports from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Industry stakeholders are working with veterinary authorities to implement containment measures.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Industry Opposes Import Tariff Elimination Proposal
Nicaragua's poultry sector has rejected proposals to reduce domestic poultry prices through elimination of import tariffs. The suggestion, made by U.S. officials in late April, was addressed by Minister of Commerce Orlando Solórzano, who confirmed the industry's position to maintain current trade protections.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Major Livestock Processing Complex Opens
SuKarne has inaugurated the nation's first large-scale intensive cattle finishing operation, representing a $100 million investment. President Daniel Ortega Saavedra and SuKarne Board Chairman Jesus Vizcarra Calderon attended the opening ceremony for the Unidad Industrial de Ganaderia Integral Nicaragua (GINSA) facilities.
The complex includes feed storage infrastructure, a modern slaughterhouse, and a deboning facility. This marks SuKarne's initial livestock investment outside Mexico and represents a significant development in Nicaragua's cattle industry.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Agricultural Cooperation Program Benefits Local Producers
Corn grown in Frederick County is supporting sustainability initiatives for agricultural producers in Nicaragua through an international cooperation program focused on improving farming practices and self-sufficiency.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Nicaragua Plans Beef and Pork Exports to Russia
Nicaragua is preparing to export 12,000 metric tons of beef and pork products annually to Russia beginning in 2010, according to Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ariel Bucardo. The announcement was reported by Russian news agency RIA-Novosti, marking a potential expansion of Nicaragua's protein export markets.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Market Access Opens for U.S. Beef Products
Nicaragua has approved market access for live U.S. cattle along with beef and beef products from cattle of all ages, according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The agreement became effective May 5, and with this development, all Central American nations except El Salvador now accept U.S. cattle, beef, and beef products.
Trade Agreement Enables U.S. Beef Exports
Following a bilateral agreement, Nicaragua now permits imports of live U.S. cattle and beef products from cattle of all ages, the USDA announced. This trade development enhances market opportunities for U.S. beef producers in Central America.