The most important company of the group, Agricola International, which incorporates the poultry production chain and the logistic operator, had a turnover of RON201.8 million, up 17.6% compared with the first half of 2015.

Poultry sales rose 15% by volume, according to Grigore Horoi, Agricola Bacau president.

On the other hand, the turnovers of egg producer Avicola Lumina Constanta and Agricola Magazine SRL (AGRICOLA stores network) both fell 11% in the first six months of 2016.

Agricola is one of the largest poultry meat producers and processors in Romania and is owned by several Romanian investors.