In this article, we will discuss the 5 biggest poultry companies in the world. If you want to see more companies in this selection, go to the 15 Biggest Poultry Companies in the World.
5. BRF S.A. (NYSE:BRFS)
TTM Revenue: $10.13 billion (R$52.76 billion)
BRF S.A. (NYSE:BRFS) is a Sao Paulo, Brazil-based food processing corporation with a headcount of over 100,000 employees and a presence in 117 countries.
The company has a history of over 85 years and focuses on fulfilling various cultural and religious guidelines in its operations. For instance, nearly 7.7% of the total broilers slaughtered in 2020 were specifically for Saudi Arabia, and the company ensured that it met the slaughter guidelines for Muslims. Overall, BRF S.A. (NYSE:BRFS) slaughtered 1.732 billion broilers in 2022.
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4. Wens Foodstuff Group Co., Ltd. (300498.SZ)
TTM Revenue: $10.66 billion (¥74.26 billion)
Wens Foodstuff Group Co., Ltd. (300498.SZ) is a Yunfu City, China-based poultry company founded in 1983 that has the distinction of being the biggest poultry producer in China. The company has 262 affiliated companies, and a partnership with 53,000 family farms across China spread across 20 states. Wens Foodstuff Group Co., Ltd. (300498.SZ) is estimated to have a headcount of 43,965 employees and is a leading supplier of dairy products and a producer of eggs, sheep, and fish as well. The company slaughtered 1.101 billion broilers in 2022.
3. Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN)
TTM Revenue: $53.6 billion
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) is a Springdale, Arkansas-based vertically integrated food processing company.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) has pledged to invest over $1.3 billion in enhancing its factories with additional automation within the next three years. The company operates processing plants and distribution centers throughout the United States and exports its products to over 130 countries worldwide. Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) slaughtered 1.9 billion broilers in 2022. The company has a headcount of 142,000 employees as of October 2022.
In Tyson Foods, Inc.’s Q1 2023 earnings call, the management emphasized that the company has focused on enhancing yield and maximizing capacity utilization. President and CEO Donnie King shared his bullish outlook on the future of the company by sharing that “We serve an estimated one-fifth of U. S. protein consumption, and we are well positioned to meet consumer demand, which remains steady despite a challenging macroeconomic environment with ongoing elevated levels of inflation.”
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2. JBS S.A. (JBSS3.SA)
TTM Revenue: $72.78 billion (R$379.18 billion)
JBS S.A. (JBSS3.SA) is a Sao Paulo, Brazil-based meat processing company founded in 1953. The company has over 70 brands in its portfolio and a presence in over 190 countries worldwide, with a workforce of 250,000 employees. JBS S.A. (JBSS3.SA) slaughtered 4.426 billion broilers in 2022. The company has implemented several initiatives to promote sustainable farming practices and reduce its environmental impact. JBS S.A. (JBSS3.SA) also operates a program called the “JBS Global Animal Welfare Program,” which is designed to ensure the humane treatment of animals throughout the company’s supply chain.
1. Cargill
TTM Revenue: $165 billion
Cargill is a Wayzata, Minnesota-based privately held agriculture and food company that is the biggest privately held corporation in the US, according to Forbes. The company is estimated to have a headcount of 155,000 employees. According to OECD and FAO projections, global demand for meat is set to increase by 7% in 2023, and more than 70% of the growth is expected to come from the poultry industry. Cargill has a global presence across North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia and is expected to benefit from the rising demand. Cargill slaughtered 625 million broilers in 2022.
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