Marfrig Global Foods S.A., through its subsidiaries, operates in the food industry in Brazil and internationally. It operates through Beef " North America; Beef " South America; and Poultry, Pork and Processed Products " BRF segments. The company produces, processes, distributes, and sells animal-based proteins, such as beef, pork, lamb, fish, and poultry; pastas, margarine, pet food, and plant-based proteins; hamburgers; and various ready-to-eat products, including frozen vegetables, lamb, fish, and sauces. It also engages in leather processing; processing and marketing of beef and lamb; trading activities; transportation; transportation leasing; energy generation, trading, and related services; processing and sale of milk derivatives; processing, sale, distribution, and retail of animal feed and nutrition products; road freight; asset management; veterinary services; and real estate activities; as well as produces canned meat and other processed products. In addition, the company provides administrative and marketing services; logistics services; consulting services. It imports, sells, and exports its products to restaurant and supermarket chains, and homes. The company was formerly known as Marfrig Alimentos S.A. and changed its name to Marfrig Global Foods S.A. in January 2014. Marfrig Global Foods S.A. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.