JBS has struck a deal that will see allegations that the meat giant bought beef from farms that contributed to the deforestation of the Amazon and used slave-workers dropped.
The company has repeatedly refuted all charges included in a civil action brought against it by the public authorities of the Brazilian State of Acre, as well as with other government authorities from various Brazilian states.
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In a statement released today (28 April), JBS said that the agreement with Brazilian prosecutors puts an end to the civil action and eliminates any possibility of a fine – which could have totalled in the region of BRL2bn (US$2.3bn).
When contacted by just-food, a spokesperson for the group declined to reveal the specifics of the deal but insisted that the agreement was in line with the social and environmental practices that JBS already operates.
“Our sourcing reflects a commitment to environmentally and socially responsible practices,” the spokesperson insisted. “The agreement struck with authorities in Brazil reinforces work already being undertaken by JBS cattle ranchers.”
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