JBS USA Beef drives the global giant's revenue, making up its largest segment and EBITDA.

Bar chart comparing JBS's revenue breakdown by segment and EBITDA contributions, showing JBS USA Beef as the largest revenue and EBITDA contributor | Sources: JBS Earnings, Latinometrics — Revenue Breakdown: JBS

JBS is a Brazilian company and the largest meat processing company globally. It processes beef, chicken, and pork and sells meat by-products. JBS has a significant presence in all industry segments, including producing, packaging, and marketing for the retail and foodservice sectors.

As a global firm, JBS sells to customers in more than 100 countries and six continents. The company has expanded through acquisitions and partnerships with other foodservice providers worldwide, including Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (United States), Moy Park (UK), and many more.

JBS is also one of the largest employers in Brazil. It has over 200,000 employees worldwide and over 300 production units in more than 150 countries. According to Food Processing’s 46th annual Top 100 list, it’s now the 4th most valuable food company in the world after PepsiCo, Tyson, and Nestle.