Official Response on recent statements by European agri-food companies

Brazilian government response to the decision of European companies, such as Danone, to stop buying Brazilian soybeans due to environmental concerns. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock highlights Brazil's environmental commitment, noting that it has robust environmental legislation and advanced monitoring and traceability systems to ensure sustainable agricultural production. It criticizes the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as arbitrary and detrimental to small producers, and proposes solutions such as internationally recognized electronic traceability models. It also emphasizes its willingness to engage in international dialogue and demands respect for Brazilian sovereignty and advances in sustainability, rejecting restrictions that it considers disproportionate and unfair.