Labor Is a Problem Around the World, Meat Supplier Says
- Meat giant says worker shortage limits production increases
- Jobs issue is hurting supply chain and logistics around world
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The world’s largest meat supplier is finding that a shortage of workers are affecting operations in every developed nation, limiting production increases and raising costs.
The issue is more acute in the U.S. though it also impacts operations in Europe, Canada and Australia, with a lack of direct and indirect workers, Andre Nogueira, head of JBS SA’s U.S. division, said Thursday during the Brazilian company’s earnings call.