Export focus makes expansion necessary at Uruguayan

Export focus makes expansion necessary at Uruguayan packer

11/03/2026

Uruguayan meat packer Frigorífico Copayan is to expand its plant at Rocha, 200 kilometres east of Montevideo.

The plant opened 20 years ago with the capacity to process 80 head of cattle a day. This has now increased to 500 head per day and Copayan has said it wants to expand its storage capacity for chilled and frozen beef.

When it launched the plant, all of its production was for the domestic market, but now around 75% goes for export.

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Export focus makes expansion necessary at Uruguayan packer