Japan's top meatpacker NH Foods seeks fresh growth with Thailand's CP Foods

Company takes aim at Southeast Asia through tie-up with Charoen Pokphand unit

Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Foods, a unit of Charoen Pokphand Group, is involved in a wide range of businesses from food processing to animal feed. © Reuters

ARISA MIZUKAMI, Nikkei staff writer

December 17, 2024 03:03 JST

OSAKA -- NH Foods, Japan's biggest meatpacking company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Foods as part of a push to boost sales in Southeast Asia.

The two companies will work together on sourcing ingredients and developing products under a deal announced Monday.