Tyson Foods acquires 40% stake in Brazilian poultry producer
Tyson Foods has acquired a 40% stake in Grupo Vibra, a Brazilian poultry producer and exporter that expands Tyson Foods' global presence in key markets around the globe. Grupo Vibra is already exporting in 50 countries and owns several facilities that include facilities include hatcheries, laboratories, farms, feed factories and slaughterhouses.
Once completed, the deal will give Tyson Foods more flexibility in serving customers in key global markets. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, and the transaction is still subject to approval by Brazilian regulators.
“This investment will enable us to access poultry supplies in Brazil to meet the growing needs of Brazilian customers and of priority demand markets in Asia, Europe and the Middle East,” said Donnie King, group president, international & chief administration officer for Tyson Foods. “It’s part of our strategy to develop a more flexible supply chain and mitigate the volatility of our previous model, which relied primarily on U.S. exports.”
Since last year, Tyson Foods has expanded its global presence through the acquisition of Keystone Foods, which includes operations in China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia, and BRF’s poultry businesses in Thailand and Europe.
“This agreement is the result of the mutual trust between our two companies and the goal of both companies to expand globally,” said Flavio Sergio Wallauer, chairman of the board for Grupo Vibra. “We also both believe in the importance of constantly adding value to our products. For us, this includes continuing to grow, innovate and strengthen the position of our brands, Nat and Avia.”
Over the next five years, analysts are expecting that 98% of protein consumption growth to happen outside the U.S. “That’s why we’re growing our business outside the U.S.,” said King. “As the world population continues to grow, Tyson will grow with it.”
Tyson Foods currently generates $7 billion in international sales annually. This includes $5 billion in U.S. export sales and about $2 billion in in-country revenues.
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