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Meat shortage looms in April if checkpoint issues persist
The Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI) is warning of a severe shortage of canned goods by mid-April due to logistical issues caused by COVID-19 checkpoints.
PAMPI informed the Department of Trade and Industry that their members have inventories of finished goods and raw materials that will only last for 15 days or less.
Some meat product manufacturers have already shut down or will be closing their plants due to these difficulties.
The group cited that their manufacturing facilities are unable to receive necessary raw materials, including packaging materials like carton boxes, tin cans, and flexible films, because of checkpoints.
Imported meat products are also being held up at ports.
PAMPI spokesperson Rex Agarrado stated that while they encounter problems at checkpoints, ongoing talks with the DTI and other government agencies are proving fruitful and urged the public not to panic.
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