“We posted turnover of €40 million in 2006 and estimate 20-25 percent plus for 2007. We will continue to invest in business development and production lines so we can reach a production capacity of one million pig a year in 2013, from the current 120,000,” said Moraru.

He added that the company’s investments since 2003 are now worth €50 mln. The latest investment, of €5 mln, was made last year in a factory, of which €2 mln were SAPARD funds.

Marex signed a partnership with Carrefour Romania to launch a quality branch for fresh pork, to deliver a daily 10 tons of fresh pork a day to the retailer. (NewsIn)