JBS NV

JBS N.V. is a multinational enterprise specializing in the production and processing of animal protein, with its roots dating back to 1953. The company is a major player in the global packaged foods industry, operating as one of the world’s largest processors of beef, poultry, and pork, while also offering plant-based protein alternatives and diverse leather products. With a substantial workforce of roughly 280,000 employees, JBS N.V. manages a vertically integrated supply chain encompassing livestock sourcing, processing, further value-added manufacturing, and distribution to retail, foodservice, and industrial customers worldwide. Its extensive global footprint stretches across more than 250 production facilities, supplying products to over 180 countries. Beyond meat and protein products, JBS N.V. is active in related sectors, including biodiesel, animal feed, and leather, contributing to the wider consumer staples sector and supplying key inputs to numerous industries. The company’s significant scale and diversified operations make it a cornerstone in the global agri-food supply chain, impacting markets from consumer goods and foodservice to specialty industries that utilize by-products and sustainable alternatives.