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December 3
2024

JBS to Invest $2.5 Billion in Nigeria’s Meat Production but Environmental Concerns Raised

Brazilian meatpacker JBS said on Thursday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria’s government for a $2.5 billion investment plan in the African country, including the building of six new factories.

In a statement, JBS said three of the factories would deal in poultry, two in beef and one in pork.

Photo courtesy of Marek Szturc.

Source: The Guardian (link opens in a new window)

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Agriculture, Environment
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climate change, food security, forests, regulations, sanitation