São Salvador Alimentos — Delivering Quality Protein Worldwide

A leading Brazilian poultry and food processing company with a vertically integrated chain — serving domestic and international markets with safe, sustainable food solutions.

Who Are We

São Salvador Alimentos is a Brazilian poultry and food processing company with more than three decades of experience. Operating a fully vertically integrated production chain, we control every stage from breeding and feed production to processing and distribution.

Our Mission

To produce safe, high-quality food with efficiency and responsibility, creating value for customers, partners, employees, and communities while operating with integrity, sustainability, and respect across our entire production chain.

What We Do

We produce, process, and distribute poultry-based food products through a fully integrated operation, delivering fresh, frozen, and value-added solutions to domestic and international markets with a focus on quality, safety, and reliability.

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Why Choose Us?

Founded in 1991 in Goiás, Brazil, SSA operates from farm to fork with more than 30 years of experience in poultry production and further processing — exporting to over 170 countries.inar.

  • 430,000+ birds processed daily, ensuring consistent volume for domestic and export markets

  • Vertically integrated operations — from breeding and feed production to processing and distribution

  • Two modern industrial plants strategically located in Brazil’s poultry hub

  • Logistics-ready supply chain capable of meeting large, recurring contracts

  • Exports to more than 170 countries, across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia

  • Compliance with international trade requirements, including halal markets

  • Experienced export and documentation teams to support complex regulatory environments

  • Flexible production formats tailored to regional consumer preferences

  • Internationally recognized certifications for food safety, quality, and operational control

  • End-to-end traceability, ensuring full control over raw materials and finished products

  • Continuous quality monitoring at every stage of production

  • Strict biosecurity and animal welfare protocols


Product Innovation & Portfolio Strength

  • Broad product portfolio: fresh, frozen, processed, and value-added poultry products

  • Advanced processing technology enabling healthier, consistent, and high-yield products

  • Dedicated R&D and product development teams

  • Private label and custom product capabilities

  • Responsible water and energy management systems

  • Waste reduction and reuse initiatives across operations

  • Commitment to animal welfare standards aligned with global best practices

  • Long-term partnerships with integrated farmers, strengthening local communities

  • Clear corporate governance structure

  • Published Code of Conduct and Ethics

  • Compliance-driven culture across all business units

  • Transparent reporting for partners, investors, and regulators

  • Thousands of direct and indirect employees

  • Ongoing training and professional development programs

  • Safe, structured, and inclusive work environment

  • Strong employer brand in regional agribusiness markets

Title: Who We Are

São Salvador Alimentos S.A. (SSA) is one of Brazil’s leading food producers, with a fully verticalized production chain — from fertile egg production to processed and fresh products. Our state-of-the-art complexes in Goiás process ~520,000 birds per day and support a diverse portfolio under brands such as SuperFrango and Boua.

Key Facts :

  • Established: 1991

  • Global Reach: Exported to 77+ countries

  • Clients: 30,000+ active customers per month

  • Workforce: 8,000+ employees

  • Brands: SuperFrango & Boua

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Quality & Certifications


At SSA, quality is embedded in every stage — from raw material selection to final delivery. We follow HACCP, GMP, and Halal certifications, ensuring compliance with international food safety standards and cultural market requirements.

Refined & Corporate

  • Trusted Quality. Certified Safety.

  • Quality You Can Trust. Safety You Can Rely On.

  • Where Quality Meets Certified Safety

  • Uncompromising Quality, Certified Safety

Global / Export-Focused

  • Globally Trusted Quality, Internationally Certified Safety

  • Meeting Global Standards of Quality and Safety

  • Certified to Serve the World with Confidence

Trusted Quality, Certified Safety

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Company Identity

Legal Name: São Salvador Alimentos S.A. (SSA), private, family-owned holding with centralized governance and internal controls. Founded: Industrial operations began in 1991; roots in poultry farming trace back to 1973. Headquarters: Itaberaí, State of Goiás, Brazil, with a corporate presence across multiple state

Operations & Scale

Vertical Integration: SSA manages the full poultry supply chain — from fertile egg production, feed mills, hatcheries and grow-out farms to processing and distribution. Production Facilities: Two major production complexes in Itaberaí and Nova Veneza (Goiás). Processing Capacity: Combined slaughter capacity of approximately 520,000 birds per day.

Global Footprint

Export Reach: SSA exports food products to over 80 countries spanning Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

Market Position & Recognition

Industry Standing: Recognized as one of Brazil’s largest poultry and animal protein producers; second largest in Goiás state and featured among top agribusiness companies nationally. Awards: Honored as best poultry/swine industry in Brazil in the Melhores do Agronegócio ranking by Revista Globo Rural.

History & Milestones

First family poultry operations established 1973; SSA processing plant 1991. Expanded industrial facilities over decades to include feed mills, hatcheries and grain storage.

Governance & Financial

Governance: Structured Board of Administration and financial leadership; high standards in transparency and controls. Capital Markets: Issued Agribusiness Receivables Certificates (CRA) with a AA+ Brazil rating by Standard & Poor’s, demonstrating financial rigor.

Trusted by Partners Worldwide

“São Salvador Alimentos consistently delivers products that meet our strict quality and safety standards. Their reliability and professionalism make them a trusted long-term partner.”
— International Food Importer, Middle East

Get in Touch

Headquarters: Rodovia GO-156, S/N Zona Rural, Itaberaí – GO, Brazil