Brazil's JBS buys into egg producer

JBS Shares Jump on Top Meat Producer’s First Move Into Eggs
Brazilian company JBS SA, the world’s biggest meat producer, has made its first foray into the egg sector at a time when concern over the global spread of bird flu is buoying prices.
Brazil’s JBS enters egg sector with Mantiqueira stake
Brazilian protein giant JBS has entered the egg production sector through an investment agreement to acquire a stake in Mantiqueira Alimentos. JBS said in a statement it is taking a 50% interest in Mantiqueira, with control of the business shared with its founder Leandro Pinto.
JBS enters egg sector with Mantiqueira Brasil acquisition
JBS has acquired a 50 percent stake in Mantiqueira Brasil, the largest egg producer in South America, marking its entry into the industry. Control of the business will be shared with the company’s founder Leandro Pinto.
JBS acquires 50% of Mantiqueira, enters egg category
JBS announced its entry into the egg protein segment with the acquisition of 50% of Estrada do Jardim, Brazil-based Mantiqueira Brazil, the largest egg producer in South America. The acquisition strengthens JBS’s global platform and will allow the company to continuously grow.
Brazil's JBS buys into egg producer, as prices soar
Brazilian meat producer JBS has acquired a 50% stake in one of South America's largest egg producers, Mantiqueira Brasil. Why it matters: This comes amidst a global surge in egg prices due to avian flu outbreaks.
Brazil's JBS buys stake in Mantiqueira to enter egg sector
Brazilian meatpacker JBS has agreed to buy a stake in Mantiqueira Alimentos, it said on Monday, marking the food giant's entry into the egg sector in a deal that valued Mantiqueira at 1.9 billion reais ($321 million).
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