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JBS' planned aquisition of Rivalea, NSW, meets with a mixed reaction

Andrew Miller
Updated June 16 2021 - 1:46pm, first published June 10 2021 - 10:42am
PROCESSING CONCERNS: Lauriston pastured pig producer Verne Glenwright says JBS potential acquistion of Rivalea underscores the urgency of setting up small-scale abattoirs.
PROCESSING CONCERNS: Lauriston pastured pig producer Verne Glenwright says JBS potential acquistion of Rivalea underscores the urgency of setting up small-scale abattoirs.

Victoria's small-scale pig producers say they're concerned the potential purchase of NSW pork processor Rivalea, by agribusiness multinational JBS, will see a significant reduction in processing capacity.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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