What Arrebeef does

Arrebeef (legal entity Arre Beef S.A.) is an Argentine family-owned beef producer and exporter founded in 1921 by Jaime Borrell and now operating under fourth-generation family ownership. The company runs two Official Establishment meat packing plants — Establishment N°2082 in Pérez Millán (Cycle 1 and 2) and Establishment N°1301 in Escobar (Cycle 2) — and exports chilled and frozen beef, customized cuts, and by-products to large retail chains, international foodservice companies, and distributors across 50+ countries spanning the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. Commercial operations are managed through a dedicated Foreign Trade Office in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, with direct enterprise field sales to international buyers.

The technology stack centers on integrated quality control: MEATMASTER II® X-ray analysis applied to 100% of cuts for fat, weight, and foreign-object detection; BAX System quantitative pathogen testing; marbling measurement to international standards; and an internal laboratory performing physicochemical and microbiological analyses. The company maintains a dense certification stack including BRCGS Issue 9, BPM & HACCP, Halal, Kosher, NAMI Animal Handling, SMETA, ISO 14001, Argentine Angus Association, CREHA (SENASA), and DIPOA (Brasil). A wholly-owned subsidiary, Arrebeef Energía (established 2017), operates a 5,000+ m³ biogas biodigester with 1.5 MW/h cogeneration capacity and holds a 20-year RenovAr contract to supply at least 7,200 MW/year to the Argentine grid; in 2024 the subsidiary generated 6,221 MWh, avoided 2,402 tons of CO₂, and produced 990 tons of organic compost.

The business model is B2B direct export sales of beef cuts and by-products on custom quotes tied to cut specifications, volume, and destination market, with private-label and exclusive brand production for major supermarket chains. Revenue mechanics are transactional and volume-based; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct via the Foreign Trade Office, with a digital supplier extranet portal supporting upstream cattle supplier management. The company maintains marketing presence across corporate website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and WeChat, alongside sustainability reports for 2023 and 2024. No public funding rounds, external institutional investment, or public listing have been disclosed.

Name

Arrebeef

Legal name

Arre Beef S.A.

Website

https://arrebeef.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Arrebeef is a fourth-generation, family-owned Argentine beef producer and exporter operating two meat packing plants, exporting chilled and frozen beef, customized cuts, and by-products to large retail chains and foodservice buyers across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beef Production and Export

NAICS

Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (31161), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116), Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612), Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing (311613)

SIC

Meat Packing Plants (2011), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Beef Processing & Packing (AFAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beef By-Products & Rendering (Tallow, MBM, Blood, Hides/Skins) (AFANAAAG), Beef Offal & Variety Meats Processing (Organs, Tongue, Tripe) (AFANAAAH)

Keywords

• Beef production
• Beef exports
• Meat processing
• Angus beef supply
• Renewable biogas energy

Headquarters

HQ city

Perez Millan

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 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. Beef and By-products Sales: Production and sale of beef cuts and beef by-products, both chilled and frozen, to domestic and international markets. They produce customized cuts and exclusive brands for major supermarket chains. Revenue is transactional, based on volume and cut specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Arrebeef produces and exports chilled and frozen beef cuts and beef by-products from two Argentine meat packing plants (Pérez Millán and Escobar), supplying customized cuts and exclusive brands to supermarket chains, foodservice companies, and distributors across 50+ countries. Its portfolio centers on Argentine Beef (Carne Argentina) from select British breeds and certified Angus Beef (Carne Angus), complemented by Arrebeef Energía, a renewable energy operation that converts organic waste from the meat packing process into biogas-generated electrical and thermal energy.

Product overview

Arrebeef is a beef production and export company operating two meat packing plants in Argentina (Pérez Millán and Escobar). The company offers two core beef product lines: Argentine Beef from select British breeds and certified Angus Beef. The portfolio is complemented by Arrebeef Energía, a renewable energy subsidiary that converts organic waste from operations into biogas through a 5,000+ m³ biodigester. The company also provides a supplier extranet portal for business management, and produces customized beef cuts and by-products for major supermarket chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arrebeef Energía: Renewable energy subsidiary that transforms organic waste from meat packing operations into biogas and renewable electrical and thermal energy through a cogeneration system.

Products and services

• Argentine Beef (Carne Argentina) Premium beef from select British breeds raised in natural environments free of hormones and contaminants, offering high protein levels and low cholesterol, sold chilled and frozen to international retail chains, foodservice operators, and distributors.
• Angus Beef (Carne Angus) Certified Aberdeen Angus beef produced under strict international certification standards set by the Argentine Angus Association, guaranteeing consistency, juiciness, and taste through seven approval factors, sold to international retail and foodservice buyers.
• Arrebeef Energía (Biogas Renewable Energy) Wholly-owned renewable energy subsidiary that transforms organic waste from Arrebeef's meat packing operations into biogas through a 5,000+ m³ biodigester, generating electrical and thermal energy via a cogeneration engine with maximum power of 1.5 MW/h, supplying the Argentine electricity grid under a 20-year RenovAr commitment.
• Supplier Extranet Portal Online portal at proveedores.arrebeef.com providing cattle suppliers and other providers with invoice management, payment tracking, livestock settlement viewing, and access to tax documentation in support of Arrebeef's procurement operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000 inhabitants supplied with renewable energy from biogas plant
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and supporting.

• CAMMESA (Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2021Arrebeef Energía received authorization from CAMMESA to become a new generator of renewable energy in the Argentine electricity market. CAMMESA is the state-owned company that manages and administers the wholesale electricity market in Argentina.
• RenovAr ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Arrebeef was awarded a tender contract in the second edition of Argentina's RenovAr program, committing to supply at least 7,200 MW of renewable electricity per year to the national grid for 20 years. RenovAr promotes electricity generation from renewable sources.
• McDonald'ssignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerMcDonald's is a supply chain partner requiring social responsibility and safety certifications from Arrebeef. Listed under social responsibility and safety certifications.
• WalmartsignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerWalmart is a supply chain partner holding Arrebeef's supply chain security certification. Listed under social responsibility certifications.
• Argentine Angus AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Angus beef certification ensuring quality and consistency. Arrebeef's cattle must surpass rigorous standards and meet seven approval factors.
• LSQA AgriFoodsupportingOthersInternational certification body that audits Arrebeef facilities and provides BRCGS and HACCP certifications.
• Halal Approval South America S.A.supportingOthersHalal certification body that provides Halal certification for Arrebeef beef products for Muslim markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Minerva Foods: South American beef exporter operating plants across Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Colombia. Comparable as a multinational beef packer exporting to 50+ markets with strong private-label and foodservice business, though larger in scale.
• JBS S.A. World's largest meat processor with major beef operations across the Americas, including Argentina. Directly comparable as a multinational beef producer/exporter with certifications and global distribution, though far larger and more diversified across pork, poultry, and value-added.
• Tyson Foods: Major US-based protein producer with substantial beef and value-added operations. Comparable in serving global retail and foodservice customers (including McDonald's) with strict quality and certification programs, though much larger and dominated by chicken and pork.
• Marfrig Global Foods: Brazilian beef giant with significant Argentine operations (including the former Quickfood/Paty brands). Comparable as a beef packer and exporter with multi-country footprint and supermarket private-label capabilities, but materially larger and broader.
• Danish Crown: European cooperative-led meat processor with beef and pork operations. Comparable as a multinational beef exporter with strong certification culture and private-label expertise serving EU and global retail, though primarily Denmark-based and much larger.
• Cargill (Protein & Salt): Global agribusiness giant with significant beef processing operations in North and South America. Comparable as a multinational beef supplier to foodservice and retail with sophisticated supply chain and certification programs, though operates as part of a much broader agricultural commodity portfolio.

Emerging players

• ABP Food Group (ABP Beef): Irish beef processor with growing global footprint serving European and international retail/foodservice. Comparable as a quality-focused beef exporter with strong certifications (Halal, BRC) and private-label private-label capabilities, though smaller and Europe-based.

Direct peers

• Frigorífico Gorina: Argentine beef processor and exporter based in Buenos Aires Province with focus on Hilton quota, China, and EU markets. Most directly comparable domestic peer — similar size, Argentine Angus certification, international export focus, and family-influenced ownership heritage.
• Swift Argentina (Minerva): Iconic Argentine beef brand owned by Minerva Foods, producing fresh beef, processed meats, and exports. Directly comparable as an Argentine beef packer with strong domestic brand and international distribution, serving similar retail and foodservice customers.

Regional players

• NH Foods (Nippon Ham): Asia-Pacific protein producer with beef operations in Australia and Uruguay. Comparable as a globally sourced beef packer serving retailers and foodservice in Asia, with overlapping Halal/accreditation focus, though primarily serves Asian markets rather than competing in Argentina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ArreBeef
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arrebeef
• Instagraminstagram.com/arrebeef

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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