Investment company
                                    Owned by one of Brazil's richest families, the Batistas, who control JBS, the largest meatpacker in the world, plus investments in industrial, media and banking businesses.
                            Company Assessment
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                J&F Investimentos SA
            
                            
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         US$3.2bn fine for corruption
        US$3.2bn fine for corruption
    
    
        In 2017 J&F Investimentos, controlling shareholder of JBS SA, agreed to pay a record-setting 10.3 billion real (US$3.2 billion) fine for its role in corruption scandals that threaten to topple Brasil's President. The settlement followed testimony from J&F's owners Joesley and Wesley Batista that they spent 600 million reais to bribe nearly 1,900 politicians in recent years.
    
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         Fined for bribery
        Fined for bribery
    
    
        In 2020 this company pleaded guilty to U.S. foreign bribery charges and agreed to pay $256 million in criminal fines. In Brazil, J&F's top executives admitted to bribing more than 1,900 politicians to advance their business interests, especially JBS's expansion, and secure low-cost financing from state-run banks.
    
            Source: US Dept of Justice
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         Responsibility claims
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        This company has responsibility claims on its website in the areas of social initiatives in education and raising funds for charities, and environmental projects in conservation, preservation and responsible purchasing.
    
            Source: company website
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Company Details
Type:
                Family-owned private company
                                        Founded:
                1953
                                                                            Subsidiaries:
                
        JBS SA
                    (40% owned)
                            
            
                
                
            
    
                Meat processor
                                    Founded in Brasil in 1953, today they are the world's largest meat processing company with interests around the world in beef, lamb, pork and chicken meat production. The company operates 150 industrial plants around the world in countries including Brazil, Argentina, USA and Australia, the world's four leading beef producing nations. 40% owned by the founding Batista family.
                            
        JBS USA Holdings Inc
                            
            
                
                
            
    
        Meat processor
                                    Previously known as Swift & Company. Bought by Brazil's JBS in 2007, creating the world's #1 beef processor and exporter.
                            
        JBS Australia Pty Ltd
                            
            
                
                
            
    
        Meat processor
                                    Australia's largest beef and lamb processing company, operating ten processing plants and five feedlots. Owned by Brazil's JBS, the world's biggest beef processor and exporter. Bought Australia Meat Holdings in 2007, Tasman Group in 2008, Rockdale beef and Tatiara Meat in 2010, Andrews Meat and Primo in 2014, and Rivalea and Huon Aquaculture in 2021.
                            
        Huon Aquaculture Group Pty Ltd
                            
            
                
                
                    
    
        Salmon farmers
                                    Huon, like its main competitor Tassal, operate salmon farms in the estuary at the mouth of the Huon River in Tasmania. Huon produces over 15,000 tonnes of Atlantic salmon and Ocean trout per year. Acquired by Brazilian meat giant, JBS, in 2021.
                            
        Tasman Group Services Pty Ltd
                            
            
                
                
                    
    
        Meat processor
                                    Australia's largest multi-species meat processor. Bought by Swift Australia in 2008, which is owned by Brazil's JBS, the world's #1 beef processor and exporter. 
                            
        Rivalea Australia Pty Ltd
                            
            
                
                
                    
    
        Integrated agri-food company
                                    One of Australia's largest pork producers.  Acquired by JBS in 2021 after 20 years of ownership by Singapore's QAF Ltd. 
                            
        P&M Quality Smallgoods Pty Ltd
                            
            
                
                
                    
    
        Smallgoods manufacturer
                                    Australia's largest producer of ham, bacon and smallgoods. Primo exports to over 20 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Owns and operates five processing plants plants across Australia and New Zealand. Private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners bought a 70% stake in Oct 2011, with Primo's founders, the Lederer family, holding the remaining 30%. Acquired by JBS, the world's largest processor of fresh meats in 2014.
                            
        Andrews Meat Industries Pty Ltd
                    (51% owned)
                            
            
                
                
                    
    
        Food service
                                    Andrews Meat comprises of three key divisions: food service; value added - cooked; and export. Major supplier to the hospitality industry as well as health and aged care, education, aviation and sporting venues. Andrews Meat represents a variety of brands, a number of which are company owned. Sold a majority stake to JBS Australia in 2014.
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Products / Brands
JBS Australia (40% owned) Huon Aqua (40% owned)
                Huon
                                Frozen Fish
                
                                                        
            
            
                Dandy
                                Smallgoods/Pork
                
                                                        
            
                    
                Hans
                                Smallgoods/Pork
                
                                                        
            
                    
                Mayfair
                                Smallgoods/Pork
                
                                                        
            
                    
                Primo
                                Smallgoods/Pork
                
                                                        
            
                    
                Smokeman Brothers
                                Smallgoods/Pork
                
                                                        
            
            
                Weight Watchers
                                Ready Meals
                
                                                        
            
             
                    