Huon

Brazilian meat firm JBS has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian trout and salmon business Huon Aquaculture for A$425 million ($312.5 million), according to a FoodBev report. Based in Tasmania, Huon operates fish farms and markets fish products across Australia. According to sources, the purchase is a strategic acquisition for JBS, creating a new growth platform for the business within the aquaculture sector. Commenting on the deal, Peter Bender, Huon …