Chile: Why choose domestic meat instead of imported meat
"In Chile, we currently have some of the best meat in the world. We producers are proud to be able to provide consumers with such a noble and nutritious food as beef. We carry out our daily activities thinking, first of all, that our compatriots can bring, to the extent of their possibilities, the best possible products to their homes to feed their families", said Ignacio Besoain.
Below I give you 5 reasons why you should choose Chilean meat:
1. Quality: National beef is of very high quality, equivalent to the best in the world and even superior to several imported meats, due to the production and processing standards applied in Chile. Local producers follow rigorous practices in cattle management and our meat processing plants are certified with the highest global standards for meat processing, which allows us to guarantee the quality of the final product that we are making available to consumers.
2. Animal welfare: Chilean beef's animal welfare standards are among the highest on the planet. Chilean cattle farmers are increasingly committed to the care and well-being of our animals, which translates into more humane and respectful living conditions for livestock and for the people who work in the fields and for our cattle.
3. Grass-fed: Beef producers in Chile have production systems where our animals are fed with grass and are free for most of their lives, which not only contributes to the quality of the meat, but also promotes more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
4. Carbon footprint: Locally produced beef has a low carbon footprint compared to imported beef. INIA studies have shown that there are carbon-neutral farms and that they even capture carbon. If we add to that the transport and logistics associated with importing beef, the most reasonable thing to do is to consume domestic beef to take care of the planet and promote more sustainable production.
5. Support for the local economy: Although we know that supermarkets receive imported meat at very low prices, choosing national beef contributes to the economic development of the country, means leaving resources at home, encouraging the creation and maintenance of hundreds of jobs and investment in the national livestock industry. In addition, by buying national beef, we help maintain rural lifestyles and support thousands of producers, the vast majority of whom are peasant families who are dedicated to this activity.
In short, consuming national beef in Chile not only guarantees good quality, by knowing the origin and the way it was produced, but also supports the local economy, promotes more sustainable practices, reduces the carbon footprint and keeps the production of this food alive, an industry that gives us prestige. In short, it is a decision that benefits both consumers and the country as a whole.
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