BRF Foods – World Leader in Global Protein Processing & Food Solutions
Company Name: BRF S.A. (Brazilian global food processor operating as BRF Foods)
Founded: 1934 (roots in Sadia & Perdigão)
Headquarters: São Paulo, Brazil
Employees: Over 100,000 worldwide
Revenue: USD 10.8 billion (2023)
Net Income: USD 343 million (2023)
Production Units: ~54 factories across 8 countries; sales in 150+ countries
Overview & History
Founded through the merger of Sadia and Perdigão, BRF is now one of the world’s largest food companies. Its brands—Sadia, Perdigão, Qualy, and others—are distributed globally. With processing capacity spanning poultry, pork, beef, prepared foods, margarine, pasta, pet food, and more, BRF serves consumers in retail, food service, and industrial sectors.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Product & Service Portfolio
- Fresh and frozen chicken, pork, beef, and halal-certified products
- Value-added frozen meals, sausages, ham, patties, and meat preparations
- Plant-based alternatives such as burgers, nuggets, and pies
- Margarine, butter, allergens‑free spreads, sandwiches, and pastries
- Animal feed, soy meal, refined flour, and hatchery services
- Logistics, marketing, real estate, veterinary, and energy generation services
Key brands include Sadia, Perdigão, Qualy, Banvit, Sadia Halal, BRF Ingredients, and OneFoods.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Markets & Reach
BRF exports to over 150 countries across five continents and operates production units in Brazil, Argentina, UAE, Netherlands, Malaysia, UK, Thailand, and Turkey. The company holds dominant market share in several regions including the Gulf and Turkey, especially in halal food exports.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Recent Financial & Strategic Highlights
In 2024, BRF achieved record net profit (~R$ 3.7 billion ≈ US$750 million EBITDA ~R$ 10.5 billion), a 15% annual increase. Strong performance came from processed products and expanded export capacity, including 84 new export authorizations. In early 2025, food sales exceeded expectations.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
A shareholder vote on August 5, 2025 approved a merger with Brazilian beef processor Marfrig, forming a new global entity, “MBRF”, expected to list in the U.S. Later in June 2025, shareholders formally backed the plan offering significant synergies and combining global scale.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Sustainability & Innovation
BRF has made sustainability foundational to its strategy: committing to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, with interim science-based targets for 2030. Initiatives include zero-deforestation grain sourcing, renewable energy usage (solar/wind), water efficiency, circular waste management, and traceability across the value chain.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Innovation is driven through HUB BRF and Garage BRF programs, producing product launches including plant-based lines, new convenience foods like Sadia Hot Bowls, and awards in food innovation.:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Contact Summary
Global Headquarters: São Paulo, Brazil
Global CEO: Miguel de Souza Gularte
Website: brf-global.com/en
Stock Listings: B3 (Brazil), NYSE (U.S.) via American Depository Receipts