Holland’s biggest meat processor Dumeco is to be sold to Best Agrifund, an investment fund owned by agricultural company ZLTO, after a majority of shareholders backed the plan.

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The takeover is expected to strengthen the position of the Dutch meat sector in Europe, reported Het Financieele Dagblad.


Dumeco recorded 2001 turnover of €2.3bn (US$2.47bn).

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