Irving Rodríguez Torres, Secretary of Puerto Rico’s Department of Agriculture, denied on Monday rumors that poultry processing company To-Ricos plans to leave Puerto Rico. He said that according to recent conversations with company representatives, To-Ricos is actually looking to expand its operations rather than depart the island.
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Agriculture Secretary Denies Rumors That To-Ricos Is Leaving Puerto Rico
At a glance
- To-Ricos is not leaving Puerto Rico
- The company plans to expand its operations
- Agriculture Secretary Irving Rodríguez Torres confirmed the news after speaking with company representatives
Why this matters: The confirmation that To-Ricos plans to expand rather than leave affects the local agriculture industry and jobs in Puerto Rico.
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