JBS to invest $70 million in poultry production in Paraguay

JBS will invest US$70 million over the next two years in its poultry operations in Paraguay, the company announced on Thursday (October 2) during Paraguayan President Santiago Peña’s visit to Seara’s plant in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul.

The first stage of the investment commenced with the acquisition of Pollos Amanecer, a chicken brand that operates a factory in the Doctor Juan Eulogio Estigarribia district, also known as Campo 9, in the Caaguazú department.

Following expansion and modernization works, the plant will achieve a processing capacity of 100,000 birds per day, aiming to continue serving the domestic market while gaining access to export markets. The production complex will include 28 breeder farms, hatcheries, and a feed mill.

Currently, the factory processes chickens supplied by 19 farms. The plan is to expand to a total of 139 farms once the expansion cycle is complete.

“Paraguay offers favorable conditions for the development of poultry farming, and this investment strengthens our strategy to boost competitiveness and diversify the company,” said JBS global CEO Gilberto Tomazoni in a statement.

According to the executive, the investment is expected to accelerate Paraguay’s presence in the global poultry market.

Additionally, Seara’s expansion plan will include investments from integrated poultry producers in the region.

Located in one of Paraguay’s largest agricultural regions, the factory has easy access to grains and is within 200 kilometers of the country’s three largest cities: Asunción, Ciudad del Este, and Luque.

Source: Globo Rural

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