Tyson Foods acquires businesses from BRF S.A

Tyson Foods has acquired the Thai and European businesses from BRF S.A, to expand the company’s offerings of value-added protein in global markets. The purchase includes four production facilities in Thailand, and one each in the Netherlands and the UK.

“The addition of this experienced and talented team combined with these businesses strengthens our capabilities and increases our reach to new markets. I’m glad to welcome them to the Tyson Foods family,” said Noel White, president and CEO of US-based Tyson Foods. “We’re now strategically aligned to better serve customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, building on our global strategy.”

The four plants in Thailand produce a wide range of fresh and frozen, value-added raw and fully cooked poultry products including highly specialised cuts for retail and foodservice customers throughout Asia and other markets, including Europe.

The processing locations in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom are supported by in-house innovation capabilities for developing further-processed chicken products for retail and foodservice customers throughout Europe. Products are sold under Grabits, Hot ‘N’ Kickin’Chicken, Speedy Pollo and the Sadia brands, in addition to customer-owned brands.

“I’m excited to welcome our newest team members to Tyson Foods,” said Donnie King, group president of international and chief administration officer for Tyson Foods. “We’re working to make the integration of these operations as seamless as possible while maintaining high levels of service to our customers. This is a great team and I know they’re ready to work together as one company.”