JBS takeover of Pilgrim’s Pride approved JBS takeover of Pilgrim’s Pride approved 15-Oct-2009 US authorities have given the go-ahead for JBS’ takeover of Pilgrim’s Pride, statements from both companies have confirmed.
Approval likely for JBS-Pilgrim’s Pride deal, say experts Approval likely for JBS-Pilgrim’s Pride deal, say experts 04-Sep-2009 By Rod Addy The acquisition of US chicken processor Pilgrim’s Pride by Brazilian meat giant JBS should get antitrust approval, according to specialist attorneys.
Lawsuit filed to block US beef packer acquisition Lawsuit filed to block US beef packer acquisition 21-Oct-2008 By Jane Byrne The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit to stop the country's third and fourth largest beef packers from merging.
JBS expansion would damage US meat industry, claims group JBS expansion would damage US meat industry, claims group 27-Mar-2008 By Linda Rano The acquisitions planned by a major US beef packager - JBS Swift - will have far-reaching effects on the nation's meat packaging industry, according to industry members that have voiced opposition to the deals.