JBS SEARA INTERNATIONAL S.A.

What JBS SEARA INTERNATIONAL S.A. does

JBS Seara International S.A. is the international export arm of Seara, one of the principal brands of JBS S.A. — the world's largest animal protein producer, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil and publicly traded on B3. The legal entity itself employs 501–1,000 staff and coordinates exports of fresh and processed Brazilian protein products to more than 130 countries, supported by 11 overseas sales offices (including Seara Japan LLC in Tokyo, Penasul UK in the UK, and a JBS subsidiary in Shanghai) and 18 global distribution centers. Operations rest on vertical integration spanning grandparent farms, feed production at proprietary Food Factories, incubators, brooding and reproduction farms, broiler farms, and industrialization facilities.

The underlying technology base is industrial rather than digital: 30 poultry processing facilities slaughter approximately 5.1 million birds per day, while 24 prepared-foods facilities produce approximately 142.4 thousand tons per month across categories including premium coated, cooked wings, steam-cooked, frankfurters, mortadella, sausages, minced products, and — since 2021 — plant-based meat alternatives. Complementary frozen offerings include seafood, fruits, and vegetables. Halal certification from the Gulf Accreditation Center, Saudi SFDA, and JAKIM, with 100% of production monitored by Muslim supervisors, is a structural input to serving MENA and Southeast Asian demand. Energy infrastructure is notable: 70% of integrated farms ran on solar power in 2024, producing 205.2 million kWh annually.

Commercially, Seara serves retail chains (e.g., Tesco), food service operators (restaurants, hotels, catering), manufacturers/processors using protein as an industrial input, and regional wholesalers/distributors. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales structured by region, channel partners and overseas offices, event-driven demand generation at trade shows such as SIAL Shanghai and Saudi Food Show, and a self-serve B2B inquiry portal on searainternational.com. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; long-term B2B contracts are typical. JBS Group reported record Q2 2024 net revenue of R$ 100.6 billion with Seara at a 17.4% EBITDA margin, indicating the broader Seara brand is a substantial contributor to the parent group.

Name

JBS SEARA INTERNATIONAL S.A.

Legal name

SEARA S.A.

Website

https://searainternational.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

JBS Seara International S.A. is the international export arm of Seara, a leading Brazilian protein brand owned by JBS S.A. It exports fresh poultry, prepared foods, and plant-based products from 30 poultry and 24 prepared-food plants to over 130 countries via 11 overseas sales offices and 18 distribution centers, serving retail, food service, and food processing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Poultry and Processed Foods

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615), Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers (42444)

SIC

Poultry Slaughtering And Processing (2015), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Poultry Export & Specialty Certification Processing (Halal/Kosher, Organic, Antibiotic-Free, Traceability Programs) (AFANACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Broiler Processing (Whole Bird, Parts, Further Processing) (AFANACAI), Further Processed Poultry (Cooked, Breaded, Nuggets, Patties, Wings) (AFANACAC), Poultry Wholesale (Whole Birds, Parts) (AFAIADAC)

Keywords

• Poultry meat exports
• Prepared frozen foods
• Animal protein manufacturing
• Halal certified meat
• Food service distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Itajaí

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Poultry Products Export: Fresh and processed poultry products exported to more than 130 countries worldwide through direct sales and distribution partnerships
2. Prepared Foods: Processed food products including breaded chicken, sausages, mortadella, and convenience foods sold through retail, food service, and distribution channels
3. Plant-Based Meat: First export of plant-based meat to Japan in 2021, expanding product portfolio into alternative protein category

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seara manufactures and exports fresh poultry products (approximately 5.1 million birds processed per day across 30 facilities) and prepared/processed foods (approximately 142.4 thousand tons per month across 24 facilities), including breaded and coated chicken, sausages, frankfurters, mortadella, cooked and roasted items, wings, minced products, frozen vegetables, fruits, and seafood. Products are exported to more than 130 countries through 11 overseas sales offices, 18 distribution centers, and regional subsidiaries in the UK, Japan, and China.

Product overview

Seara is a major Brazilian meat and food producer and one of the principal brands of JBS Group, the world's largest animal protein company. The company operates a diversified product portfolio organized into two core categories: (1) Fresh Poultry Products from its 30 poultry processing facilities processing approximately 5.1 million birds per day, and (2) Prepared/Processed Foods from 24 facilities producing approximately 142.4 thousand tons per month. The product portfolio includes Premium Coated, Coated, Cooked Wings, Cooked & Roasted, Steam Cooked, Franks, Mortadella, Sausage, Wings, Minced, Poultry, Vegetables, Seafood, and Fruits. Since 2021, Seara has also expanded into plant-based meat products. The company distributes to over 130 countries through retail, food service, processing factories, and distribution channels, supported by 18 distribution centers and 11 overseas sales offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Poultry

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of farms powered by solar energy in 2024, up from 5.61% in 2019 (1,149% growth)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ABPA (Brazilian Animal Protein Association)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Brazilian Animal Protein Association supported Seara and Friboi's participation at SIPSA FILAHA & AGROFOOD 2024 trade show in Algeria, representing Brazil's agricultural exports.
• ABIEC (Brazilian Beef Exporters Association)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Brazilian Beef Exporters Association collaborated with ABPA to support Brazil's participation at the SIPSA FILAHA & AGROFOOD 2024 trade show.
• JBS S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Seara became a brand of JBS Group in 2013, the world's largest animal protein producer. JBS provides corporate governance, global platform, and resources that enable Seara's international expansion and operational excellence.
• Seara Alimentos LtdacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeara Alimentos is the primary supplier to Penasul UK Limited, providing the vast majority of products. As a wholly owned subsidiary of JBS N.V., this relationship ensures consistent quality and supply for UK customers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tyson Foods: Tyson Foods is one of the world's largest poultry and prepared foods producers, with vertically integrated operations, broad product portfolio (fresh chicken, prepared foods, value-added proteins), and global distribution. Like Seara, Tyson operates B2B sales to retail, food service, and industrial channels and competes directly in further-processed categories such as breaded and cooked chicken.
• BRF S.A. BRF is the other major Brazilian poultry and processed foods exporter (Sadia, Perdigão brands), with a comparable product portfolio of fresh, frozen, breaded, and further-processed chicken products sold globally. Both companies originate from Brazil, serve 130+ countries, and compete head-to-head in Halal-certified Middle East and Asian markets.
• Pilgrim's Pride: Pilgrim's Pride is a major vertically integrated poultry producer (also majority-owned by JBS), operating processing facilities across the US, UK, and Europe with a portfolio of fresh, prepared, and value-added chicken products. Direct overlap with Seara in product categories and B2B sales channels to retail and food service customers globally.
• Perdue Farms: Perdue is a US-based vertically integrated poultry producer with a strong prepared foods division (breaded, cooked, ready-to-eat) and food service presence. Comparable to Seara in operating model (farm-to-fork), product mix (fresh + value-added), and B2B channel focus, though primarily serving North American markets.
• Sanderson Farms (now Wayne-Sanderson Farms): Wayne-Sanderson Farms is one of the largest US poultry producers, focused on fresh and further-processed chicken for retail, food service, and industrial customers. Comparable to Seara in vertically integrated processing, prepared foods capabilities, and B2B sales model, though primarily serving North American markets.

Broad incumbents

• Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF): CPF is one of the world's largest animal protein producers with operations across poultry, pork, and prepared foods globally, with strong presence in Asia, Europe, and emerging markets. Comparable to Seara in product breadth, vertical integration, and international footprint, particularly in Asian and Halal markets.
• Marfrig Global Foods: Marfrig is another major Brazilian meat producer (beef-focused but with growing protein diversification) that exports globally. While primarily a beef company, Marfrig competes with Seara/JBS for international protein buyer relationships and Brazilian protein export market share.
• Maple Leaf Foods: Maple Leaf is a North American protein producer with strong prepared meats and further-processed poultry/pork capabilities, competing with Seara in value-added categories and food service channels. Both companies focus on branded prepared foods, sustainability positioning, and international retail accounts.
• Cargill Protein: Cargill's protein and food ingredients division operates globally with poultry and further-processed capabilities in multiple regions. While not a primary poultry brand, Cargill competes with Seara for B2B ingredients customers, foodservice operators, and global protein supply contracts.
• Smithfield Foods: Smithfield is the world's largest pork processor with vertically integrated operations, further-processed meat capabilities, and significant international exports. Comparable to Seara in protein manufacturing scale, prepared foods portfolio, and global B2B distribution to retail and food service channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/searainternational

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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