BRF In $50 Million Takeover Of Universal Meats

February 4, 2016

GlobalMeatNews.com

Brazilian firm BRF, which claims to be one of the largest meat businesses in the world, has confirmed its acquisition of U.K. company Universal Meats for $49.5 million (£34 million).

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