JBS, the world's largest meat company, sees the European meat market as "fragmented" and therefore full of acquisition opportunities, Wesley Batista, controlling shareholder of the company now listed in New York, said during an event broadcast live. Speaking alongside Marcos Molina, controlling shareholder of rival companies Marfrig and BRF, Batista and Molina answered questions from the event's host regarding the dominant role of certain Brazilian companies in the global meat trade. "No doubt," said Batista when asked about the prospect of pursuing acquisitions worldwide. "There are lots of opportunities in Europe and in other countries," he added. He noted the situation is similar in Brazil, making it unlikely for JBS to pursue acquisitions in the local processed foods segment, for example.