JBS SA, a prominent player in the Brazilian poultry industry, has recently announced a substantial investment of over 570 million reais ($117 million) in the construction of three new feed factories. The strategic locations of Santo Inácio, Itaiópolis, and Seberi in southern Brazil have been chosen for these facilities.
The investment aims to align the supply of inputs with the expanded production capacity of Seara, JBS’s Brazilian poultry unit. The completion of these modern factories is expected to contribute to a significant increase of over one million tonnes per year in Seara’s feed production. Moreover, the initiative will fortify JBS’s overall production capacity in the poultry and pork segments, generating more than 300 employment opportunities.
João Campos, President of Seara, highlighted the advanced features of the new factories, emphasizing their modern automation and cutting-edge technology for input production. He stated, “These investments demonstrate our continuous effort to expand our production capacity,” and emphasized the commitment to the socioeconomic development of the regions involved.
The breakdown of the investment includes 145 million reais ($29.62 million) for the Santo Inácio plant, covering an area of 11.3 thousand square meters and creating 80 new jobs. The plant will provide essential inputs to support processing capacities in three cities in the state of Paraná.
In Itaiópolis, an investment of 194 million reais ($39.58 million) will be made, involving the construction of two factories spread across 13.8 thousand square meters. These facilities will supply more than 200 integrated producers and over 300 poultry farms. The second building will focus on premix production, including vital vitamins and minerals for animal nutrition, creating over 120 jobs.
The Seberi facility, with an investment of 230 million reais ($46.92 million), is designed to optimize deliveries and reduce logistical costs. This move is expected to generate up to 110 new jobs. JBS’s investment signals a commitment to technological advancement, production efficiency, and regional economic development within the Brazilian poultry industry.
