Agra Agroindustrial de Alimentos S.A., headquartered in the city of Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, is one of the most modern cattle slaughterhouses in Brazil. The company is strategically located at the intersection of the highways that connect the north and south regions of the country, which guarantees an efficient logistics in serving the clients of the domestic and foreign markets. Over the years, Agra Foods has been investing in the modernization of its facilities and expansion of its productive capacity, having gained access to important import markets. Currently, the plant is licensed to export to more than 40 countries.
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Animal Welfare
Looking after the welfare of animals is a commitment from Agra Foods. For this reason, the company has an animal welfare program that seeks to minimize their discomfort in different stages of the production process.
The company has operational procedures as of from boarding on the properties, transportation, receipt, handling of the animals and during the process of slaughtering. Training is conducted on a regular basis and the program is reviewed annually in order to cultivate best practices and improve animal welfare rates.
Food Safety
Agra Foods has a strict control in its production process, which ensures the quality and food safety of its products. There are several self-control programs, among which the following stand out:
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP);
• Standard Operating Hygiene Procedure (PPHO);
• Operational Sanitary Procedure (PSO);
• Animal welfare;
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP);
• Laboratory Analysis Program;
• Program for the Control of Chemical Contaminants.
In addition to a specialized internal team, all these programs are inspected and audited by the Federal Inspection Service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply.