Brazil: JBS to invest in four Seara units in Santa Catarina

JBS, the global meat company, has announced plans to invest R$216 million ($37.6 million) in four units in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina for its Seara business.

Founded in 1956, Seara specialises in the manufacturing and sale of chicken, pork, processed foods and plant-based meat substitutes.

This investment is intended for the upgrade and expansion of a pork processing site in Itapiranga, a poultry facility in Bom Retiro, and poultry plants based in Itaiopolis and Nova Veneza.

Commenting on the move, Seara president Joao Campos said: “It’s an enormous pleasure to be here, to be able to be part of this development, job creation and this vital project. The state of Santa Catarina is already very important for Seara’s operations and this project will enable us to further our investments here”.

The investment is expected to generate around 278 new direct jobs.

Source: JBS / Seara