June 8, 2009

                           
Brazil's Sadia sell Russian joint venture for US$77.5 million
                            


Brazilian meatpacker Sadia SA said Friday (June 5) it sold its interest in Russian joint venture Investeast Ltd. for US$77.5 million.

 

The meatpacker will sell its 60 percent stake to its partner Fomanto Investments Ltd.

 

Russia is one of Brazil's biggest markets for chicken, beef and pork. Investeast set up a plant in Kaliningrad, which began operating earlier this year.

 

Sadia recently announced a merger with its local rival Perdigao SA and is reassessing joint strategies.
                                

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