January 16, 2013
JBS launches two new beef processing plants in Brazil
Two new beef processing plants were opened by JBS, SA in the Brazilian cities of Pontes e Lacerda and Vila Rica, both located in Mato Grosso state.
The Pontes e Lacerda and Vila Rica plants will be able to process 1,250 and 1,000 heads of cattle per day, respectively. The plant openings are in line with plans announced late last year by JBS president Wesley Batista, which involve increasing cattle slaughter in Brazil by two million head in 2013.
"Opening these plants demonstrates the JBS commitment with cattle producers and local communities", said Renato Costa, president, JBS beef division, in a press release. "These newly created jobs will further stimulate the regional economy and generate sustainable growth," he added.
JBS will seek to open two more processing plants in the Brazilian states of Goiás and Pará in April.
