BRAZIL: JBS, Marfrig deny Minerva merger talk
By Sam Webb | 4 October 2011
Brazilian meat giants JBS and Marfrig have distanced themselves from speculation of a possible merger between the two companies and local rival Minerva.
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Brazilian meat giants JBS and Marfrig have distanced themselves from speculation of a possible merger between the two companies and local rival Minerva.
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