The European appetite for chicken breast appears insatiable, but what happens to the less popular dark meat and bony parts? These are disposed of on global markets, often landing somewhere in Africa. The low prices undercut and ruin local markets, while poor-quality meat damages consumers' health - partly because the moment the merchandise is exported, EU hygiene regulations no longer apply. This report follows the chicken meat route from Germany, France and the Netherlands to Africa and examines the impact of global trade folly on local people.
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