foie gras

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Brazil recently banned the production and sale of foie gras, sparking commercial tension with France.

The Brazilian government, under President Lula, has legislated a prohibition on the production and sale of foie gras, a delicacy made by force-feeding ducks or geese. This ban has reignited trade tensions with France, where foie gras is a traditional product. Media reports explain that the ban is due to animal welfare concerns related to the force-feeding process. Discussions also explore alternative production methods without force-feeding, though these remain controversial or less common.