Frigorífico Los Lazos took a key step in its start-up phase: it began its first slaughter operations and has been officially authorized by the National Service for Animal Quality and Health (Senacsa) to process and sell beef in the domestic market, Valor Agro reported.
The plant, which started trial slaughters in November, is progressing according to schedule with encouraging results for its owners. It is expected to obtain its first export approvals in roughly 30 days.
Los Lazos represents one of Paraguay’s most significant meat-sector investments in recent years. With an investment exceeding US$60 million, the plant was built on a 14-hectare site at kilometer 44 of the Transchaco highway, in Presidente Hayes. During construction, management decided to increase the initial investment and double slaughter capacity, reaching a projected throughput of 1,000 head per day.
Los Lazos is owned by the Chagra Group and Asian entrepreneur Shih Jung Chang, founder of a financial services firm with operations in Asia and presence in Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei and San Francisco (USA).
