Carrefour SA's CEO, Alexandre Bompard, plans to apologize to Brazil's government over the supermarket chain's decision to stop selling South American beef in France, which has caused controversy. French ambassador Emmanuel Lenain is facilitating a meeting with Brazilian Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro. Carrefour's decision has led to a boycott by Brazilian meatpackers, who are concerned about reputational damage. The backdrop includes fears from French farmers regarding the EU-Mercosur trade deal and its impact on agriculture. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)