| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Headquarters | Seara, Brazil |
| Key people | Mayr Bonassi (CEO) |
| Products | Food & Beverages |
| Revenue | US$ 2.2 Billion (2010) |
| Net income | US$ 17.4 Million (2010) |
| Employees | 7.100 |
| Parent | Marfrig |
| Website | www.seara.com.br |
Seara Alimentos is a Brazilian food company. It specializes in the development and distribution of meat products. The company was founded on November 18, 1956 in the town of Seara, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The company became the largest exporter of pork in the country thanks to export its business of meat and poultry products to other continents like Europe, Asia, and the Far East. In turn, the company specialized in Brazilian and Latin American market with products such as sausage, bacon, hamburgers, ham, bologna and ready meals among others. In 2009, the Brazilian multinational corporation Marfrig Group acquired the company from Cargill Inc..[1]
Seara is also known for its sponsorship of sporting events. The company was a sponsor of the Santos Futebol Clube and the Brazil national football team. In 2010, it was one of the official sponsors of the World Cup 2010 held in South Africa, and in 2011 is sponsoring the 2011 Copa América, which takes place in Argentina.[2]