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Focused on Water Reduction

JBS USA Fed Beef

The JBS USA Fed Beef business unit has focused heavily on reducing the use of water in the production process. In total, the team has implemented or enhanced numerous major water recycling projects, including (but not limited too) a DAF (Dissolved Air Floatation) effluent recycle system, tripe water recycle systems, peracetic acid water recycle systems…

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Just BARE®

Pilgrim’s

In 2018, Just BARE®, a Pilgrim’s brand committed to providing good food for more people, launched an innovative, 3-D experience to help consumers better understand the versatility of rotisserie chicken. Accessible on Just BARE packaging, the initiative takes a new twist on instructional cooking videos by including Augmented Reality (AR) technology that allows consumers to…

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Regional Beef Increases Organic Beef Production Capabilities

JBS USA Regional Beef

Regional Beef recently received USDA Organic Certification for multiple plants, in efforts to increase organic beef production in 2019. By increasing production, JBS USA Regional Beef quickly became a leading U.S. organic beef producer.

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Customer Resources

JBS USA Beef

To make our brand information more accessible to customers and our sales teams, our U.S. beef team houses a resource platform containing literature specific to beef brands and production facilities. The resource site also includes a cutting app for our sales teams to deliver instant results in the field during sales calls and competitive cutting.…

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Experience Nature’s Goodness

Grass Run Farms

In the U.S., we have created an educational program focused on grass fed production. “Experience Nature’s Goodness” is an annual event to give our customers the opportunity for a farm-to-fork experience. The experience provides a deep-dive into domestic and imported grass fed beef production, consumer demand, a full carcass cutting and new product demonstration by…

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Connecting with Customers

JBS USA Beef and Pork

In the U.S., we have created and implemented two customer education programs, “Beef University” and “Pork University,” to strengthen our customer partnerships and foster ongoing understanding of the beef and pork industries. During our three-day Beef University, our customers first gain valuable industry insights at Colorado State University, where they experience hands-on activities and taste…

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Lincoln Elementary Family Picnic

Grand Island, NE, Beef Production Facility

JBS USA Grand Island believes giving back to our communities is an essential role of our company, which is why the beef production facility was happy to be a part of the 2018 Lincoln Elementary School Family Picnic. In May 2018, Green Bay team members were able to donate drinks for the picnic’s annual fundraiser,…

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2017 Joint Poultry Industry Safety Awards

Pilgrim's USA

Each year, the Joint Poultry Safety & Health Council sponsors the Joint Poultry Industry Safety Recognition Program for National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) members. The program seeks to motivate employers to continuously improve their safety performance through the establishment of sound safety and health programs…

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Apartment Crew

Cactus, TX, Beef Production Facility

After JBS Cactus Beef Plant lost a good portion of its work force in 2007, there was a huge need to recruit people to keep the Cactus facility running. The recruiting teams traveled all over the United States, hiring team members to keep the facility staffed, but as soon as the new team members arrived,…

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Large Employer of the Year Award

Bordertown, SA, Small Stock Processing Facility

In May 2018, JBS Australia Bordertown was nominated as a top three finalist for the South Australia Training Awards’ Large Employer of the Year Award out of 40 total category entries. Hosted by the Training and Skills Commission, the South Australia Training Awards are the state’s peak accolades for vocational education and training, recognizing quality,…

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