About Us

The Beginning

In the city of Anápolis (GO), José Batista Sobrinho, known as "Zé Mineiro," began what would become JBS with the opening of Casa de Carnes Mineira (Mineira Butcher Shop).

Brasília (DF)

With the construction of Brasília, Zé Mineiro became one of the first meat suppliers for the workers building the city.

Friboi

The company's founder expanded the business by acquiring the first processing plant in Formosa (GO) and creating the Friboi brand.

Acquisition of the Planaltina (DF) Plant

With the purchase of the facility, JBS expanded its processing capacity and increased sales to the South and Southeast regions of Brazil.

Anápolis (GO) Unit – The First with a Deboning Room

The company leased and later acquired the Anápolis Unit from Grupo Bordon to increase production capacity. For the first time, deboned meat was sold.

Acquisition of the Goiânia (GO) Unit and Start of Exports

Acquisition of the Barra do Garças (MT) Unit

This marked the beginning of the foundations of the JBS Management System, which improved the way factories were operated throughout Brazil.

Acquisition of the Andradina (SP) Unit

With the purchase of this facility, the company entered the processed foods business, enabling its entry into the U.S. market.

Corporate Headquarters in São Paulo (SP)

This year marked a major milestone with the relocation of the company’s headquarters to São Paulo, centralizing operations in an iconic building for the meat sector.

Acquisition of Swift in Argentina

Began the internationalization process with the acquisition of Swift Armour’s operations in Argentina.

IPO and Acquisition of Swift in the U.S and Australia

The year was transformational. JBS went public on the B3 – The Brazilian Stock Exchange, the largest IPO ever recorded in the domestic market up to that date. The company was renamed JBS. In the same year, JBS also acquired Swift in both the United States and Australia.

Expansion Abroad

Strengthened its global presence by acquiring the Tasman Group in Australia, the beef division of Smithfield in the U.S., and the Five Rivers feedlots.

Acquisition of Pilgrim's Pride in the U.S. and incorporation of Bertin in Brazil

It entered the poultry and prepared chicken-based food sector with the acquisition of control of Pilgrim's, one of the largest chicken producers in the world. In Brazil, the deal with Bertin represented the consolidation of JBS as a leading company in the cattle segment and allowed it to start in the leather processing sector.

Acquisition of Rigamonti

Expanded in the European market with the acquisition of the Italian cured meats company.

Acquisition of Seara

Acquired Seara and became one of the leaders in the poultry, pork, and prepared foods sectors in Brazil. In the same year, in North America, JBS acquired the assets of XL Foods in the United States and Canada.

World’s Largest Leather Processor

Acquired Zenda, a leading leather company headquartered in Uruguay. This acquisition made JBS the largest leather processor in the world.

Expansion of Poultry Operations in Brazil and Mexico

JBS acquired Tyson’s poultry operations in Brazil and Mexico.

Global Expansion and International Consolidation

The company acquired Primo Smallgoods, a market leader in Australia, and Moy Park, strengthening its presence in Europe. In the U.S., it acquired Cargill's pork operations, making JBS the second-largest pork processor in the U.S. market.

Acquisition of Gold’n Plump

This acquisition expanded production and customer base worldwide and enriched the portfolio with high value-added products.

New Acquisitions in the UK and Brazil

Pilgrim’s acquired Tulip, becoming a leader in protein and prepared foods in Europe. In Brazil, Seara acquired Marba, a traditional brand of cold cuts and cured meats, enhancing its premium portfolio.

Launch of Key Strategic Projects

Launched impactful initiatives like Fazer o Bem Faz Bem and the JBS Fund for the Amazon. In Brazil, through Seara, JBS acquired Bunge’s margarine and mayonnaise assets. In the U.S., JBS USA completed the acquisition of a stake in Empire Packing Company, L.P.

Aquisitions and expansion in Europe, the U.S and Australia

JBS acquired Vivera, the third largest producer of plant-based products in Europe. Through Pilgrim's Pride, it acquired the Kerry Meats and Kerry Meals brands. In the same year, Rigamonti acquired the Kings Group, a market leader in the production of Italian charcuterie, with factories in Italy and the USA. In Australia, it acquired Rivalea, the country's leading pork producer, and entered the aquaculture business with the purchase of Huon Aquaculture.

Increased Investment in New Segments

JBS USA announced the acquisition of TriOak Foods, strengthening its pork supply capabilities. The acquisition of corporate control of Spain’s BioTech Foods was also completed, marking JBS’s entry into the cultivated protein market.

70 Years of History

From a small butcher shop in rural Brazil to one of the world’s largest food companies in 70 years.

Start of Operations of JBS Terminals

Expanded its business by operating the Itajaí Port (SC), one of Brazil's major port hubs.

Acquisition of 50% of Mantiqueira

Entered the egg category by acquiring 50% of Mantiqueira, the largest egg producer in South America.