Zambeef Products PLC (ZAM.L)
Zambeef Products PLC operates in the Packaged Foods industry of the Consumer Defensive sector, headquartered in Lusaka, LU, ZM. The stock last traded at $5.25, up 0.00% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $32.0M. Its beta of -0.17 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Zambeef Products PLC is a comprehensive agribusiness enterprise that, along with its various subsidiaries, operates across Zambia, West Africa, and other international territories. The company handles the full spectrum of food production, from processing and distribution to the retail sale of its diverse offerings. These include beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, edible oils, stock feed, and flour. Additionally, Zambeef maintains extensive row cropping operations, focusing primarily on maize, soybeans, and wheat. Its agricultural land comprises roughly 7,787 hectares under irrigation and an additional 8,694 hectares dedicated to rain-fed or dry-land crops. The group is also involved in cultivating palm tree plantations. As of June 16, 2022, Zambeef directly reached consumers through a network of 236 retail outlets located throughout Zambia and West Africa. Beyond its core food and crop activities, the company manages its own transport and trucking fleets. It further diversifies its business by producing, processing, and selling leather, footwear, and various meat products, and by engaging in the chicken breeding sector. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia.
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