In Mindanao: Saudi to Import Chicken

(Saturday, March 24 a.m.) - CHICKEN importers in Saudi Arabia are interested in importing chicken from Mindanao, a report from Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Southern Mindanao said.

According to the report, Distributors and importers of chicken in the same country mull importing chicken for as long as the price and quality are acceptable and food safety requirements, particularly Halal certification, are met. DTI said efforts should be made to lower the cost of local chicken to make it more competitive. The buying price of chicken now in Saudi Arabia is pegged at 15 Saudi Riyals. (SunStar Davao)