JBS invests US$117M in 3 new Brazilian feed factories to boost Seara’s production capacity

BRAZIL- JBS, a leading global food company, is finalizing investments totaling 570 million reais (approximately US$117 million) for constructing three new feed factories in Southern Brazil to align input supply with the expanding production capacity of Seara Foods. 

The new facilities, located in Seberi (RS), Santo Inácio (PR), and Itaiópolis (SC), aim to enhance feed production by over 1 million tons per year, further solidifying JBS’s commitment to bolstering Seara’s presence in the poultry and swine segments.

“The new factories are equipped with the latest automation and feature the highest available technology for input production. These investments demonstrate our continuous effort to expand our production capacity,” stated João Campos, President of Seara. 

“By reinforcing our presence in these cities, we strengthen our commitment to the socio-economic development of the regions where we operate.”

The investments are as follows. 

• Santo Inácio (PR): A 145 million reais (US$30 million) investment for a new plant occupying 11.3 thousand square meters. This facility, expected to generate 80 new jobs, will supply inputs for processing capacity in Rolândia, Santo Inácio, and Jaguapitã in Paraná.

• Itaiópolis (SC): A 194 million reais (US$40 million) investment to build a complex with two factories totaling 13.8 thousand square meters. One unit focuses on feed production, scheduled for delivery in March 2024, supplying integrated producers and over 300 regional poultry farms. The second is a premix factory crucial for the nutritional quality of feed, generating 120 new jobs.

• Seberi (RS): A 230 million reais (US$47 million) investment in a strategic factory to optimize deliveries, reduce logistical costs, and foster supplier loyalty. This facility, crucial for the region, resulted in the creation of up to 110 direct jobs.

The investments underline JBS’s commitment to leveraging the latest automation and technology for input production, ensuring enhanced control over the quality of the final products. The expansion is anticipated to strengthen Seara’s production capacity and contribute to the socio-economic development of the regions involved. 

With a focus on job creation and improved efficiency, these investments position JBS to meet the rising demand for feed production in the poultry and swine segments.

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