JBS eyes European meat market for acquisitions Batista says expansion limited in US, Brazil17 September 2025 17 September 2025 2 minute read 2 minute read By: By: Global Ag Media South AmericaJBS, the world's largest meat company, sees the European meat market as "fragmented" and therefore full of acquisition opportunities, Reuters reported, citing Wesley Batista, controlling shareholder of the company now listed in New York on Tuesday 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. "I can't acquire any more beef, pork, and chicken (processors) because we have around 20% to 25% of the North American market for these three proteins," Batista said. He noted the situation is similar in Brazil, making it unlikely for JBS to pursue acquisitions in the local processed foods segment, for example.