Today we kicked off our 2019 class of Mexico trainees! We have 32 trainees across 5 business units in 17 locations starting in the U.S. They have spent the past 6 months with Pilgrims in Mexico and we are so excited for them to begin their journey with JBS/ Pilgrims in the U.S.!

The 2019 Greeley Intern Class got a tour last week of the new JBS Global Food Innovation Center at CSU. It was great to have students come together from across the country to see this new innovative facility!

Further Growth - 1970 JBS acquires the second beef processing plant, increasing daily capacity to 500 head.

Continued Growth - 1970-2001 JBS expands its beef operations in Brazil, reaching a daily capacity of 5,800 head.

Growth Beyond Brazil - 2001-2006 JBS expands operations to 21 plants in Brazil and five in Argentina.

Investing in our future! We just finished our second session of JBS Way of Leading in Atlanta, GA.

JBS IPO - 2007 JBS became the first Brazilian animal protein company to go public on the São Paulo stock exchange.

Welcome to the USA - 2007 JBS expands its operations with the acquisition of Swift & Company.

Tasman Group Acquisition - 2008 JBS expands its Australian footprint with the acquisition of Tasman Group.

Smithfield Beef Acquisition - 2008 JBS acquires Smithfield Beef.

Five Rivers Acquisition-2008 Through the Smithfield beef acquisition, JBS also acquires Five Rivers Cattle Feeding.

JBS Enters the U.S. Poultry Market - 2009 JBS acquires a controlling interest in Pilgrim's Pride Corporation.

Last week at our locations across the United States JBS welcomed the 2016 summer Intern class.

Merger with Bertin - 2009 JBS acquires five units in Brazil, and incorporated Bertin.

Tatiara Meats Acquisition - 2010 JBS acquires Tatiara Meats in Australia.

McElhaney Feedlot Acquisition-2010 JBS acquires McElhaney Feedyard in Wellton, Arizona.

Rockdale Beef Acquisition - 2010 JBS acquires Rockdale Beef in Australia.

A Renewed Focus on Operations - 2011 The Board elects Wesley Batista as executive president and global CEO of JBS.

Pilgrim's Pride Share Increase-2012 JBS increases its share in Pilgrim’s Pride, assuming 75.3% of its share capital

The 2016 JBS Trainee Program class has arrived! The future of our company is in their hands.