KYIV, Sept 25 - Myronivsky Hliboproduct SE (MHP) Agroholding, Ukraine’s leading poultry producer, plans to acquire Perutnina Ptuj, a well-established and vertically integrated meat processing company in Southeast Europe, MHP reported.

"MHP is undertaking a strategic step with this expansion, which will add value to the Company and strengthen its position as a global player, while Perutnina Ptuj is obtaining a strategic long-term investor. Perutnina Ptuj has a strong brand and significant share of poultry value-added products, which MHP is ready to support over the coming years through investment and further development," MHP said in a press release.