The Internationalization of the Vall Companys Group in Latin America

Vall Companys was the leading meat producer in Spain and the 14th largest pork producer in the world, operating with a highly integrated production model. Between 2019 and 2023, the company established a presence in five Latin American countries (Peru, Mexico, Colombia, Uruguay, and Brazil) through local partners and minority stakes, seeking new avenues for growth amid the challenges of expanding in Europe and improving its global competitive position. Albert Morera, General Director of the Pork Division, reflected on the next steps: should they relax their financial discipline to accelerate growth? Should they pursue majority ownership in their operations in the Americas? Should they enter new countries, or establish a presence in China, the world’s largest market?