JBS-controlled Andrews Meat Industries (AMI) is expanding its export capabilities through the acquisition of a majority stake in premium meat supplier White Stripe Foods.
Food service and value-added meat provider AMI said the acquisition will enhance and expand on the company's distribution capabilities into new and existing export markets.
JBS Australia became the majority shareholder of AMI in 2014, and the acquisition follows a period of growth for the company.
White Stripe Foods is a supplier of premium meat products to international hospitality markets including hotels, restaurants, food service providers, retailers and caterers.
AMI CEO Peter Andrews said the acquisition will enhance and expand the company's distribution capabilities into new and existing export markets.
“White Stripe Foods has significant market strengths with long-standing clients in over 30 countries, predominantly in Asia and the Middle East, and in some cases, providing local representation which has scope for growth,” Andrews said.
The company has a very successful business model which AMI can tap into as it builds distribution into the export markets, he said.
White Stripe Foods managing director Matt Lyne said, “With AMI’s capabilities increasing rapidly, and increased revenue in our core business sectors, this was the perfect opportunity to expand our scope and offering.
“White Stripe Foods has a strong history of managing supply relationships in our core markets, so combined with AMI’s experience in production, food service and value-add cooked product, this transaction ensures we can offer to the market enhanced quality product and our leading service.”
AMI joined the JBS Australia group in July 2014 when the Andrews family sold a majority shareholding to JBS to form a partnership. The Andrews family has continued to manage the operations of Andrews Meat Industries.
