Brazil-based BRF is among the world's largest food companies, specializing in fresh and frozen meats. Vertically integrated, BRF operates its own farms, slaughterhouses, animal-feed units, incubators, and processing plants such as poultry (Chicken Feet, Chicken Paws, Whole Halal Chicken, Chicken Gizzard), specialty meats (Beef, All parts of Pork Meat, Pig suckling), frozen food, and condiments. The company's lineup comprises 3,000-plus items, including chicken, pork, some beef and dairy, as well as a slew of processed foods (nearly half of sales), such as butter, cheese, desserts, ready-to-eat meals, pasta, and pizza. Products are sold under many brands -- Perdigão, Sadia, Qualy, Chester, and Perdix -- at home and abroad. |