Cargill expands global protein business with acquisition of Pollos El Bucanero
The acquisition marks Cargill's first introduction of its global protein business into Colombia.
Cargill, Wichita, Kan., acquired Pollos El Bucanero S.A. (Bucanero Chicken), a Colombian-based producer of chicken and processed meats products sold in foodservice and retailers throughout Colombia.
The acquisition marks Cargill's first introduction of its global protein business into Colombia. Pollos El Bucanero maintains more than 30 years of experience, and works with more than 170 farms across the country. Pollos El Bucanero will operate as part of Cargill Protein Latin America, which includes businesses in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.