The development project in its initial phase could lead to the construction of a modern beef processing plant with an anticipated harvest capacity of 2,000 head per day.
Tyson Fresh Meats has finally signed the agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan and private holding company Kusto Group to expand its beef operations in Kazakhstan. In its initial phase, the project could lead to the construction of a modern beef processing plant with an anticipated harvest capacity of 2,000 head per day, informs Tyson Foods in a press release. The investment is projected to help provide an annual agricultural economic benefit to the country well over $1 billion.
Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world by geographic area and has identified the livestock and the multi-protein export industry as a key growth market. The country has an established beef industry which serves the domestic population with exports to the region. The agreement with Tyson and Kusto Group is part of a broader initiative by the Kazakhstan government to expand and modernize agriculture, beginning with meat production. Kusto Group, based in Singapore, but founded in Kazakhstan, has an existing subsidiary with a leading position in beef production in the country.
"We are delighted to welcome Tyson Foods to Kazakhstan," stated Prime Minister Askar Mamin. "Tyson is a world-class company with the expertise necessary to help Kazakhstan jump-start the transformation of our agro-protein capabilities and help us create an ecosystem that will increase our beef herd size and establish conditions to support thousands of new high-quality jobs in the country. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial collaboration." "We’re pleased to execute an agreement with the Government of Kazakhstan and partner with Kusto," stated Steve Stouffer, group president Tyson Fresh Meats. "This opportunity supports one of our growth strategies to expand Tyson’s global business, and we look forward to bringing our expertise and capabilities to the country of Kazakhstan."
"At Kusto, we believe in the tremendous potential of Kazakhstan to transform into a global agricultural player, helping provide first-class products for consumers around the world," stated Yerkin Tatishev, chairman of the board of directors, Kusto Group. "Together with Tyson Foods, we are taking a first step in that direction today with our beef operations and look forward to getting underway". Tyson Fresh Meats currently operates beef plants in Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Texas and Washington. The company’s beef business generated $15.8 billion in sales in fiscal year 2019.
Source: euromeatnews.com.
