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Tanzania hide and skin sector contracts 23.5% in first quarter

Tanzania's hides and skins sector recorded a sharp slowdown in the first quarter of 2026, with production value falling 23.5% compared with the previous quarter as cattle hide output declined, according to the Bank of Tanzania's Consolidated Zonal Economic Performance Report, as confirmed by aggregated sources. Read More...

Cattle slaughter in Brazil down 6.8%

From a supply standpoint, the latest preliminary Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) numbers show cattle slaughter in Brazil down 6.8% from the previous quarter (Q4/2025 to Q1/2026). Read More...

Strong quarterly revenues for JBS

JBS, the world's largest meat company and hide processor headquartered in Brazil posted record quarterly net revenues of nearly US$21 billion on August 13 as it navigates a challenging U.S. cattle cycle and deals with global geopolitical tensions. Read More...