JBS, the world’s largest meat processor, is investing $100 million to build two meat processing plants in Vietnam. The move expands the company’s presence in Southeast Asia and supports growing regional demand for beef, pork, and poultry products.
The facilities will primarily process imported raw materials from Brazil, supplying both Vietnam and neighbouring markets. The agreement was formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Vietnamese government during Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s state visit.
The first plant will be built in Nam Đình Vũ Industrial Park in northern Vietnam, featuring a logistics centre and processing operations. The second facility, planned for southern Vietnam, will follow two years later with similar infrastructure.
JBS expects the investment to boost Vietnam’s economy through job creation and increased food security. The expansion aligns with the company’s global strategy to strengthen its foothold in high-growth markets and enhance Brazil’s meat exports to Southeast Asia.