In 2017, Marubeni acquired Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, an American processor and seller of premium black angus beef.Demand for premium beef in emerging economy countries is expected to rise in the coming years, and Marubeni will take this opportunity to expand its business.Using major beef production countries, the U.S., as bases of operations, Marubeni will enter into the growing premium beef market with its own brand of premium beef.