The Company was founded in 1992 in the city of Barretos, in the countryside of the State of São Paulo, where it maintains its headquarters. From the very beginning, the Company has had a very clear sense of expansion, based on the geographical diversification of its operations and aimed at the global market. 102-3
Minerva is also composed of our Trading Division, which operates the live cattle, protein, energy, and third-party product resale segments.
Our positioning reveals not only the operational and commercial capacity of the Company but also the ability to meet the most stringent customer requirements in terms of governance, sustainability, and best practices. This has allowed the Company to break down the barriers and enter into demanding markets. This status is further evidenced by the fact that Minerva Foods is listed in the Novo Mercado segment of B3 S.A. – Brazil, Bolsa Balcão, which gathers shares of publicly traded companies with the best levels of corporate governance in the market. 102-5
This corporate culture extends to 18,469 employees, both from our own and independent third-party professionals, throughout the various businesses in the countries in which we operate. This structure has enabled the slaughter of 3.5 million head of cattle in 2019, a volume 3.4% higher than the previous year. 102-8
The Company also obtained the highest gross revenue in its history, R$ 18.2 billion, surpassing the previous year’s result by 6% with 66% originating from exports, highlighting the characteristics of a global player. 102-7
