Philippines Meat Imports Slowdown in H1 Casts Doubt on Full-Year Outlook
Philippine meat importers are expressing uncertainty about the full-year outlook following a sharp decline in June imports, despite a rise in the first half. A weaker peso and high logistics costs are cited as potential causes.
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