Jollibee-Cargill joint venture opens largest poultry processor
Updated December 6, 2017 – 12:00am
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MANILA, Philippines — Cargill Joy Poultry Meats Production Inc. (C-Joy), a joint venture between Cargill and Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) has opened the country’s largest poultry processing plant that would boost income opportunities of farmers from Batangas.
“This new plant harnesses technology and global experience to deliver tasty chicken products in an environment which is safe for our employees and is environmentally sustainable,” C-Joy president and CEO Paul Fullbright said.
The local government unit of Batangas also welcomed the investment that would contribute to the strengthening of the development of the local economy in the area.
“We hope that this plant will eventually provide and augment work and business opportunities to poultry growers and allied services,” said Sto. Tomas Mayor Edna Sanchez.
US Ambassador Sung Kim said the continued investments from Cargill in the Philippines is an example of the strong economic relationship between the two countries.
Philippines was the first country Cargill established its presence in Asia back in 1948.
Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services globally.
JFC, on the other hand, is the largest Asian food service company which has over 3,600 stores in 16 countries with seven wholly-owned brands, two franchised brands and a 60 percent ownership in a joint venture, the SuperFoods Group, that owns Highland Coffee and Pho 24 brands.
