Minerva. 

Minerva S.A. operates as a leading entity in the South American meat industry, specializing in the production and distribution of fresh beef, live animals, and related by-products. The company's comprehensive operations span the entire process, from the slaughter and deboning of cattle and sheep to the processing of various meat types. It supplies a wide array of meat products, including chilled, frozen, and processed beef, pork, and poultry. Additionally, Minerva is involved in the export and domestic sale of live cattle, as well as the breeding and sale of livestock such as cattle, lambs, and pigs. Beyond its core meat business, the firm has diversified into other areas. These include trading and selling electric power, general food product trading, and the distribution of third-party brands, notably Swift products. Minerva also manufactures animal co-products, such as meat/bone meal, blood, and tallow, which are often used in animal feed. Established in 1957, Minerva boasts an extensive operational footprint with 25 cattle slaughtering plants strategically situated across Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia. Its corporate headquarters are located in Barretos, Brazil.