Uruguay’s antitrust authority has halted part of a massive $1.5 billion deal between Brazilian giants Marfrig Global Foods and Minerva. This decision addresses concerns about potential market dominance that could impact meat and cattle market dynamics in Uruguay negatively. The blocked transaction specifically involved three key plants in Uruguay, part of a larger deal including […]
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