Minerva Foods

Minerva Foods specializes in the production and sale of fresh beef and its byproducts, alongside a significant operation in live cattle exports. The company maintains a robust infrastructure, encompassing 25 slaughterhouses and several processing plants across South America, providing a combined slaughter capacity exceeding 26,000 head of cattle daily. Its operational strategy emphasizes flexible production, with deboning capacity surpassing slaughter capacity, enabling the processing of both proprietary and third-party sourced carcasses to optimize value extraction.

The company's origins trace back to 1957 when the Vilela de Queiroz family commenced activities in cattle raising and logistical services for cattle transport. This foundational insight into the livestock supply chain led to a strategic evolution, culminating in the family’s acquisition of their first slaughterhouse and processing facility in 1992, formally establishing Indústria e Comércio de Carnes Minerva Ltda. This marked their entry into full-scale meat production and industrialization.

Minerva Foods serves a global customer base, exporting its products to more than 100 countries across five continents. The company's long-term vision centers on sustaining consistent growth and strengthening its position as a prominent player in the global protein market. It aims to continue its strategic expansion, leveraging its integrated supply chain and extensive distribution network to meet international demand for meat products.