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In Argentina, a Jewish businessman starts a kosher meat price war

October 19, 2020 from the JTA

"The Jewish owner of a large Argentine hypermarket chain has started selling kosher meat for far less than competitors this month, claiming that the country’s kosher supervision industry has artificially driven up costs for consumers."

"Earlier this month, Diarco stores began selling kosher meat for several hundred pesos less than the usual prices seen around the country. Goldfarb said some farmers have stopped working with him over the price decrease."

"On Monday, Clarin, Argentina’s largest news site, chronicled the quarrel and quoted both Goldfarb and rabbis involved in the kosher supervision of meat."

"Without mentioning Diarco, the statement ends saying that on behalf of both institutions, 'We support and encourage any new initiative that, within the framework of Jewish Law, seeks to end abuses and help people.'"