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The Spanish meat holding Grupo Fuentes (El Pozo) formalized the acquisition of Colombian companies Tolvasa and Paa, two poultry producers. The deal marks the group's entry into the Colombian market and consolidates its regional expansion in animal protein.
Grupo Fuentes (El Pozo) is one of the most relevant meat conglomerates in Europe, with presence in pork, poultry and processed products. The company had been exploring opportunities in Latin America as part of its internationalization strategy.
Colombia positioned itself as a priority destination due to the size of its domestic market and the growing demand for animal protein.
The acquisition includes the slaughter and processing plants of Tolvasa and Paa, along with their distribution networks. The companies will continue to operate under their local brands but will gradually adopt the technical and environmental standards of the acquiring group.
The transaction amount was not disclosed, although sector sources estimate it in the range of several hundred million dollars.
The arrival of a global player in the Colombian poultry market introduces new competition and potentially accelerates modernization of the segment. For local producers, it could open opportunities for commercial and technological articulation.
At the regional level, the deal consolidates the trend of large European meat companies expanding outside their home market.
