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Dutch poultry producer Plukon Food Group has agreed to acquire Spanish poultry company Avícola Moraleja (Avimosa), strengthening its presence in the Iberian market and expanding its vertically integrated poultry operations in central Spain.

The deal will see Plukon acquire 100% of Avimosa, a Madrid-based poultry business with operations spanning feed production, hatching, farming and processing.

Founded more than 100 years ago, Avimosa operates primarily in the Madrid and Toledo regions and employs more than 250 people. The company generated revenues of €56 million in 2025.

Avimosa supplies fresh poultry, eggs and specialised poultry products to retail, traditional trade and foodservice customers across Spain. The company was also among the first poultry producers in its region to obtain the Welfair animal welfare certification.

Kees Kraijenoord, CEO of Plukon Food Group, said the acquisition aligns with the company’s wider European growth ambitions and would help strengthen its vertically integrated poultry supply chain in Spain.

“We are proud to welcome Avimosa into the Plukon family,” he said. “Their strong focus on quality, animal welfare and regional expertise makes them an excellent fit for our European growth strategy.”

He added that the acquisition would enhance Plukon’s local feed and poultry production capabilities while supporting the delivery of higher-value poultry products to retail and foodservice customers across the Iberian Peninsula.

Avimosa’s management described the transaction as a milestone in the company’s history, adding that the partnership would support future growth while maintaining its long-standing focus on quality and responsible production.

The current shareholders of Avimosa will remain involved during the transition period and work alongside Plukon following completion of the transaction to support operational continuity and integration.

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.