Who we are - GTFoods

Mission

To be a reference in product quality, generating jobs and value for people and society, transforming the local reality with sustainability and commitment to health, safety and the environment.

Vision

To be among the 3 largest (production and commercialization of fresh poultry) and best (profitability and quality) companies in the poultry sector in Brazil by 2030, with strong international operations and diversification in the food market.

Values

We like challenges

We are motivated by challenges and the desire to grow and conquer new opportunities.

People make the difference

We believe that motivated, well-trained people who enjoy what they do make a difference in our business.

Focus on results

We seek to be agile, efficient and flexible in everything we do. We are committed with our business results, so our actions and efforts are directed towards achieving the organization's goals.

We do things differently

We believe that, in order to grow and be better, we have to do things differently. We seek opportunities and have a bold attitude.

Quality

We value excellence in the quality of our products and services, always bringing advantages to our customers.

Health and safety

We value the well-being of our employees and act responsibly in terms of health and safety.

Commitment

We feel that the company is an integral part of each employee, so the success of the business is our own personal success as well.

Ethics

We act with honesty, respect towards the environment and transparency in all our attitudes, and as such our relationships are based on mutual trust.

We dream big

We are dedicated and we seek to fulfill our dreams through effort, hard work and the results we have achieved.

Our History

In 1992, the businessmen José Borges, Rogério Gonçalves and Ciliomar Tortola gave life to a dream that years later would be known as GTFoods. Within three decades and after several cycles of growth and modernization, the company left the small town of Indianópolis in Paraná and conquered Brazil and the world. Today, GTFoods is among the largest market share companies in its segment in the country.

Timeline

Start of chicken sales

Ciliomar Tortola and Rogério Gonçalves, founders and current partners of the company, started a poultry slaughter and chicken commercialization operation in the State of Paraná

Verticalization of operations and exports

Start of the process of verticalizing the chicken production chain operations and opening the foreign market with the start of Exports.

New Operating Units

Acquisitions of slaughtering units in Paranavaí, Paraíso do Norte and Terra Boa.

New Business

Business diversification with the acquisition of Companhia Lorenz.

Acquisitions and Openings

Significant increase in the market share of starches and cassava byproducts with the acquisition of CIA CM3 in Paranavaí and the opening of Brasil Embalagens.

Stock Market

The year represents the opening of business to the Stock Markets.

After so much history, gratitude is the word that sums up how we feel. We are proud of contributing as a transforming agent for society and the economy in the regions where we operate.

As such, we remain steadfast in our commitment to bringing healthy, safe and nutritious food to all.