Minerva. 

Minerva S.A. is a prominent South American enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of fresh beef, livestock, and their derivatives. Its comprehensive operations encompass the slaughtering, deboning, and processing of both bovine and ovine meat. The company actively markets a diverse range of products, including chilled, frozen, and processed meats, alongside beef, pork, and poultry offerings. Furthermore, Minerva engages in the export and sale of live cattle, in addition to breeding and trading various other live animals such as lambs and pigs. Beyond its core meat business, the firm also participates in electric power trading, deals in assorted food products, and distributes third-party brands, notably Swift. A significant part of its activities involves the preparation of animal by-products, including meat/bone meal, blood, and tallow. Minerva S.A. maintains a robust infrastructure, operating 25 cattle slaughtering facilities strategically located across Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia. Founded in 1957, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Barretos, Brazil.