This acquisition is part of a broader multi-billion-dollar strategy to modernize the company’s capabilities.
The association is also pressing EU authorities to carry out inspections at the source and step up controls at European ports of entry.
The traditional peak season has arrived early and steeply in 2026, with industry observers noting that the current surge “will last at least until the end of July”.
By maximising natural resources and streamlining administrative procedures, the government aims to boost the local economy and ensure a steady supply of fresh produce.
Decade long drought has reduced the national livestock herd by nearly 30% and tightened meat supplies.