A business focused on antibiotic-free and organic chicken and owner of the Just Bare brand, which has stood out in online retailing in the United States;
Geographic Distribution
JBS has processing platforms located in the main animal protein producing countries, which provides the Company with geographic diversification, operational flexibility and mitigation of the risks associated with possible sanitary restrictions or trade barriers.
To serve its broad range of clients, JBS has an extensive national and international sales and distribution network, as well as Distribution Centers and Sales Offices in the major consumer regions throughout the world.
The Company’s exports cover a diverse geographic range and reach approximately 190 countries, which allow JBS to reduce its exposure to individual markets, while having access to all consumer markets.
Market Leadership and Scale
JBS is the largest animal protein company and the second largest food company in the world. Due to its size, it access the major world markets, with economies of scale, production optimization, reduction of fixed costs and a privileged position to negotiate purchase and sale prices with its suppliers and customers.
JBS has a team of experienced managers with expertise in the market, focused on growing sales, optimizing resources and increasing operational efficiency. JBS is highly professionalized and each business unit has its own management.
The strategy for selecting competent executives takes into consideration experience in the sector and alignment with the company’s values, such as an ownership attitude and a focus on results.
Experienced and Industry-Specialized Management
Among the acquisitions of this period, we highlight:
A company specialized in the production of higher value-added products based on pork, including bacon, hams, sliced meats and cooked ribs, also in the United States;
Moy Park supplies private label chicken products to leading retailers and food service companies in the UK, Ireland and Europe and is a leader in the production of organic, cage-free and highest welfare chickens.
Which was acquired by Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, a JBS subsidiary. Tulip is a leader in the production of pork and prepared foods and its operations are located in the United Kingdom;
One of the most traditional brands in the cold cuts and sausages segment and a reference in the mortadella segment in the state of São Paulo, acquired by Seara;
Acquisition of the margarine and mayonnaise assets of Bunge Alimentos S.A. (“Bunge”) in Brazil. The transaction includes three production units strategically located in Gaspar (SC), São Paulo (SP) and Suape (PE). Under the agreement, several brands will be acquired, including Delícia, Primor and Gradina - the latter destined for the food-service segment.
JBS USA acquired the case ready production units and the Ledbetter brand. The acquisition includes five production units located in Cincinnati (Ohio), Denver (Colorado), Mason (Ohio), Memphis (Tennessee) and Olympia (Washington), in addition to the retail product brand, Ledbetter.
Vivera is the third largest producer of plant-based products in Europe. The acquired company offers a broad portfolio of products under the Vivera brand in addition to private label products in more than 25 countries, with a relevant presence in the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany.
With an extensive product line in several categories and vertically integrated, Rivalea is a leader in pig breeding and processing in Australia, responsible for 26% of the pigs processed in the country.
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (“PPC”), an indirect subsidiary of the Company, has entered into an agreement to acquire the prepared foods (“Kerry Meats”) and meals (“Kerry Meals”) businesses of Kerry Consumer Foods in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Huon e is Australia's second largest salmon aquaculture company with vertically integrated operations located in Tasmania, spanning hatcheries, marine aquaculture, harvesting, processing, marketing, sales and distribution.
Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats produces a variety of products including smoked bacon, ham and turkey breast for sale to retail and wholesale consumers under the Sunnyvalley brand. The acquisition includes a production facility in Manteca, California.
The King's Group is the market leader in the production of Prosciutto di San Daniele D.O.P. and has a relevant role in the manufacture of Prosciutto di Parma D.O.P. The business also covers the commercial operation of two historic brands, known for their high quality in the Italian charcuterie market.
TriOak Foods is a pork producer and grain marketer based in the Midwest United States.
