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Tasman Group of Australia and a majority stake in Italian meatpacker Inalca SpA.

Brazilian Beef Clan Goes Global 2008

In December, JBS bought a 50% stake in Italian meatpacker Inalca, a unit of Cremonini SpA, largely because of its operations in Russia, Eastern Europe and North Africa, all growing beef markets.

Brazilian Beef Clan Goes Global 2008

The largest U.S. meatpacker has warned of sluggish demand for chicken, pork and beef as consumers face higher gasoline prices.

Tyson's Profit Drops 21% on Weaker Chicken Income Ian Berry 2011

Some feedlot owners say working with a single meatpacker can streamline sales and take risk out of a market that depends on thin profit margins.

Beef Industry: Less Demand Could Mean Lower Quality Meat AP 2010

In 2008, JBS purchased Smithfield Beef for $565 million and in 2007 acquired U.S. meatpacker Swift & Co. for $225 million.

JBS Hits Financing Hurdles Pursuing Sara Lee Gina Chon 2011

Tyson Foods , the largest U.S. meatpacker, saw speculative call buying, too.

Bulls Get Behind Target Brendan Conway 2011

The fourth meatpacker bids somewhat higher, ensuring that the rancher has little choice in deciding whose bid to accept.

Beef Industry: Less Demand Could Mean Lower Quality Meat AP 2010

Some feedlot owners say working with a single meatpacker can streamline sales and take risk out of a market that depends on thin profit margins.

Beef Industry: Less Demand Could Mean Lower Quality Meat AP 2010

Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA said the ban hit three of its slaughterhouses but added that the company will continue to supply Russia from other plants in Brazil and abroad.

Russian Ban Surprises Brazil Beef Industry, Regulators Paul Kiernan 2011

The fourth meatpacker bids somewhat higher, ensuring that the rancher has little choice in deciding whose bid to accept.

Beef Industry: Less Demand Could Mean Lower Quality Meat AP 2010