Operational Policies

• Quality Management & Safety
  Rio Branco operates rigorous quality assurance systems. Their Self‑Assurance program and biosafety protocols are approved by SIF (Brazilian Federal Inspection Service). They also deploy HACCP, ensuring product safety via contamination prevention measures.
  A monthly average of 1,000 microbiological and physical‑chemical tests is conducted on products, surfaces, and packaging to maintain consistent health standards.

• Animal Welfare & Integration
  The cooperative operates an integrated-production model: local farmers raise poultry under company guidance—from chick to slaughter—with regular veterinary support to ensure bird welfare, quality control, and consistent outputs 

• Institutional Governance & Excellence
  As part of the Pif Paf Alimentos Group, Rio Branco has strong governance, a sustainability agenda under the UN Global Compact, and a reputation for innovation and environmental responsibility

Payment Methods (Now Accepting Bitcoin)

To overcome trade barriers, tariffs, and sanctions, we now accept cryptocurrency payments, including Bitcoin, in addition to traditional methods.

Traditional Payments

• Bank wire transfers (SWIFT/MT103)

• Irrevocable, confirmed Letters of Credit (LC)

• LC drafts and CAD terms

• Standard terms: 30% deposit upon FCO acceptance, balance against Bill of Lading (B/L)

Bitcoin Payments

• Pricing: Quoted in USD or BRL; BTC equivalent based on real-time spot rate

• Timing: Balance due once scanned shipping documents are issued

• Process: Payment via secure, custodian-integrated crypto portal

• Settlement: Funds verified on-chain, converted if needed, and settled within 1–2 business days

• Documentation: Digital receipt and invoice updated to reflect BTC transaction

EX-WORKS Discount

Buyers choosing EX-WORKS may receive up to $100/MT discount, applicable to both fiat and crypto payments.

Shipping Policy

• Global Reach & Destinations
  Rio Branco exports over 900 products to more than 20 countries, including key markets like Canada, Russia, Japan, Hong Kong, and beyond reddit.com+14riobrancoalimbr.com+14dnb.com+14.

• Logistics Infrastructure
  They maintain 14 industrial units across Minas Gerais, Goiás, Espírito Santo, and Santa Catarina, with 16 distribution centers, enabling efficient logistics and cold chain compliance for overseas markets riobrancoalimbr.com+1reddit.com+1.

• Cold‑Chain & Packaging Standards
  Frozen products—chicken, pork, beef, poultry parts—are packaged in temperature-controlled cartons, shipped via refrigerated sea or air freight at –18 °C, with full traceability (farm to export).

• Shipping Documentation & Tracking
  Shipments include essential export documents (e.g., commercial invoice, Bill of Lading, SIF health certificates), with tracking support from dispatch through customs clearance at destination ports.

Additional Notes & Export Highlights

• Product Range includes frozen chicken (whole, parts, IQF), pork, beef, ready-to-eat ranges, and frozen starches/desserts

• Certifications & Sustainability: Fully Halal- and Kosher-compliant; UN Global Compact signatory; public sustainability goals (renewable energy, water reduction, animal welfare, ethics) by 2030 .

• Export Volume: Over 1,800 shipments recorded (e.g., to Haiti, USA, Canada) under HS02/HS05 codes .