European Union - Commission approves acquisition of Seara by Marfrig
http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/index/m114.html#m_5705
22-Dec-2009 (16 years 5 months 22 days ago)The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the meat company Seara Alimentos Ltda. and associated companies by meat producer Marfrig Alimentos S.A., both of Brazil.
Marfrig produces a diversified range of products in Brazil and internationally focusing on food products, in particular food derived from animal protein. It has industrial plants in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Europe.
Seara, currently belonging to Cargill Incorporated, is active in the rearing of live chickens and pigs for slaughter and the production of primary and processed chicken and pork products, as well as processed beef products in Brazil.
Marfrig produces a diversified range of products in Brazil and internationally focusing on food products, in particular food derived from animal protein. It has industrial plants in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Europe.
Seara, currently belonging to Cargill Incorporated, is active in the rearing of live chickens and pigs for slaughter and the production of primary and processed chicken and pork products, as well as processed beef products in Brazil.