Norwegian egg and poultry producer Cardinal Foods AS has reportedly bought poultry company Jaerkylling AS for an undisclosed sum.

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According to the Nordic Business Report, Jaerkylling, who produces poultry products for Cardinal subsidiary Den Stolte Hane, employs 110 people and reported a 2005 turnover of NOK210m (US$31.73m).

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