June 2021 poultry, feed industry mergers and acquisitions

Find out about merger and acquisition activity in the poultry and animal feed industries in June 2021.

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Maple Leaf Foods to buy 4 pig farms in Saskatchewan

Maple Leaf Foods has reached an agreement to purchase four pig farms in central Saskatchewan from a group of companies known as Polar Pork.

JBT signs definitive agreement to acquire Prevenio

JBT Corporation, a global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, announces it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Prevenio, a leading provider of innovative food safety solutions primarily for the poultry industry.

Japfa subsidiary plans acquisition of Chinese dairy farms

Japfa, the largest poultry producer and feed producer in Singapore, hopes to expand with the proposed acquisition of two dairy farms in China’s Shandong province.

BRF Pet acquires Brazilian Mogiana Alimentos pet food

BRF’s segment specific subsidiary BRF Pet plans to acquire Paraguassu Participações and Affinity Petcare Brasil Participações, holders of 100% of the capital stock of Mogiana Alimentos.

Maple Leaf Foods buys third Cericola Farms poultry plant

Maple Leaf Foods completed the acquisition of a poultry processing plant located near Schomberg, Ontario, along with the plant’s associated poultry supply.

Adisseo acquires minority stake in PigCHAMP Pro Europa SL

Adisseo Group has purchased a 24.99% stake in Spain-based PigCHAMP Pro Europa SL, a service provider to the swine industry that is focused on the digital transformation of the sector.

Cyberattack on JBS, acquisition has Aussies concerned

Between the recent cyberattack and a pending acquisition of a major pork producer, JBS is undoubtedly on the minds of people in Australia more than it ordinarily would be.

BRF aims to be a top pet food company by 2025

In securities filings from June 18, Brazilian company BRF, one of Brazil’s top poultry and other food producers, announced plans to acquire pet food company Hercosul.

Pilgrim’s Pride to acquire Kerry’s Meats and Meals division

Pilgrim’s Pride reached an agreement with the Kerry Group to purchase its Consumer Foods’ Meats and Meals business in the U.K. and Ireland.

JBS finalizes acquisition of Vivera

Three new plant-based protein production facilities and a research center are included in the deal.

Elanco to sell 2 manufacturing sites, close another

Elanco Animal Health Inc. will sell two manufacturing sites and shutter a third as part of its efforts to improve efficiency and reliable, quality supply for customers.

Hormel Foods announces closing of acquisition of Planters snacking business

Hormel Foods Corporation announces the closing of its acquisition of the Planters snacking portfolio from the Kraft Heinz Company.

JBS to acquire Australian pork producer Rivalea

JBS has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Australian pork company Rivalea Holdings from QAF Limited, a Singapore-based food company.

DOJ: Zen-Noh must divest 9 grain elevators in Bunge deal

The U.S. Department of Justice will require Zen-Noh Grain Corp. (ZGC) to divest nine grain elevators in nine geographic areas located in five states along the Mississippi River and its tributaries in order to proceed with its proposed US$300 million acquisition of 35 operating and 13 idled grain elevators from Bunge North America Inc.

Marfrig Global Foods increases stake in BRF

Marfrig Global Foods has increased its level of ownership in BRF, purchasing more than 61 million additional shares.

Cal-Maine completes purchase of Red River Valley Egg Farm

Cal-Maine Foods has finalized the acquisition of Red River Valley Egg Farm from Rose Acre Farms.

Post Holdings acquires business from TreeHouse Foods

Post Holdings, parent company of egg products company Michael Foods, is adding to its portfolio with the acquisition of the ready-to-eat cereal business of TreeHouse Foods.

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