France: Agrial, Terrena mulling ‘strategic merger’
Agrial and Terrena, the French agri-food cooperatives, have announced plans for a “strategic merger”, with talks described as being “at the proposal stage”. In a statement, the two companies cited “repeated crises”, persistent inflation and increased competition as factors in the potential merger. “By pooling our expertise and innovation capabilities, this project will also enable […]
France: Agrial acquires Rochebillard et Blein
Agrial, a French agricultural and agrifood co-operative, has announced the acquisition of dry charcuterie producer Rochebillard et Blein. Rochebillard et Blein has 115 employees over three production sites – two in Violay and one in Taninges, producing nearly 2,000 tonnes of various charcuterie products that are sold in supermarkets, charcuterie shops, and traditional butchers. Stephane […]
France: Agrial acquires Tallec
Agrial, the agri-food co-operative, is to acquire the Brittany-based charcuterie firm Tallec, according to a report in Les Echos. Headquarterted in Bannalec, Tallec manufactures traditional ham, terrines and pate, generating €37 million ($44 million) in annual revenue. It operates from two factories and employs around 200 staff. Commenting on the move, Agrial corporate relations director […]