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Key Players in the Food Processing Industry in Brazil.

Key Players Table

Detailed profile Relevant context information Estimates of volumes Estimates of revenue (R$)
JBS - A global leader in food processing, particularly in animal protein. Operates in five continents. Diversified portfolio and strong brands. Key brands include Friboi, Seara, Swift. Focus on commercial execution and value-added products. Strong performance in poultry and pork operations, with a focus on diversification and innovation. Reported record net revenue and improved EBITDA in 2023 and Q2 2024. JBS Brasil (bovinos) reported R$ 14.9 billion in net revenue in Q4 2023. Seara reported R$ 10.5 billion in net revenue in Q4 2023. 75% of EBITDA in Q2 2024 came from poultry and pork operations (Pilgrim's, Seara, JBS USA Pork). R$ 363.82 - 364 billion (2023)
Marfrig Global Foods - One of the largest beef producers globally and the second largest food and beverage company in the world (partially due to controlling BRF). Over 70% of revenue historically from North American operations. Controls BRF since 2022. Specific volume estimates not available in sources. R$ 136.49 billion (2023)
Cargill - A major global player in agriculture, food, financial, and industrial products and services. Significant presence in food processing in Brazil. Operates in Foods and Beverages sector. Global operations. Focus on innovation and customer solutions. Specific volume estimates not available in sources. R$ 126.4 billion (2023)
Bunge Alimentos - A leading global agribusiness and food company. Involved in processing of oilseeds and grains and producing food ingredients. Operates in Foods and Beverages sector. Strong presence in the processing of soybeans and other grains. Specific volume estimates not available in sources. R$ 81.7 billion (2023)
Ambev - A Brazilian brewing company, one of the largest in the world. Also has significant operations in the food and beverage sector beyond just beer. Operates in Foods and Beverages sector. Wide portfolio of beverages and some food products. Specific volume estimates not available in sources. R$ 79.74 billion (2023)
BRF - A major Brazilian food company, resulting from the merger of Perdigão and Sadia. Focuses on poultry, pork, and processed foods. Controlled by Marfrig. Key brands include Sadia, Perdigão, Qualy. Focuses on animal protein and processed products. Part of Marfrig's portfolio since 2022. Specific volume estimates not available in sources. R$ 53.62 billion (2023)
Grupo Amaggi - A large Brazilian agribusiness company with activities in grain production, trading, logistics, and processing. Primarily known for soy and grains, but includes food processing activities within its operations. Operates in Foods and Beverages sector. Specific volume estimates not available in sources. R$ 44.87 billion (2023)
Louis Dreyfus Company Brasil - A global merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Involved in processing various agricultural products. Operates in the Trading and Commodities sector, which includes processing of agricultural products like oilseeds and grains. Specific volume estimates not available in sources. R$ 42.87 billion (2023)
Coamo Agroindustrial - One of the largest agricultural cooperatives in Latin America, involved in processing grains and other agricultural products. Operates as a cooperative, processing members' agricultural production. Involved in various food processing activities derived from grains, soybeans, and corn. Specific volume estimates not available in sources. R$ 28 - 28.22 billion (2023)
Aurora Alimentos - A major Brazilian cooperative involved in the production and processing of poultry, pork, and dairy. Operates as a cooperative. Significant player in the animal protein sector. Specific volume estimates not available in sources. R$ 21.7 billion (2023)

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