Overview
- On-site activity has been reduced to a minimal maintenance guard, and kosher slaughter equipment used for Israel-bound exports was removed, industry sources reported.
- The company told employees it will pay AR$500,000 for the current month and continue weekly meat deliveries during the suspension.
- Through 2025 the plant’s throughput fell from about 600 cattle per day to roughly 50, reflecting a sharp operational decline.
- BCRA and other registries show more than 1,000 rejected checks totaling about AR$11.59 billion, unpaid employer contributions for Oct–Dec 2025, and bank debt of AR$22.77 billion led by AR$9.15 billion owed to Banco de La Pampa.
- Local officials and sector sources describe deep concern over jobs and suppliers, with the company rejecting talk of a permanent closure as stakeholders discuss next steps.