The leading beef processor in Argentina

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1 The leading beef processor in Argentina

2 Frigorífico Rioplatense Premium Quality Beef Established in 1974 Frigorifico Rioplatense is one of the leading beef processing companies in Argentina. Being one of the largest beef packing operations in the country, its current production facility includes a plant located in the province of Buenos Aires with a processing capacity of heads per day. Production and commercial activities are supported and coordinated by the group s management and administration team employing 650 skilled and dedicated people. The Company is constantly looking for investment opportunities to update and improve its industrial performance. Modern equipment and procedures allow for continuous monitoring of the production process and distribution of finished products. The company s vision is driven by the production of consistent quality beef, producing a reliable and traceable product.

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4 Cattle Sourcing We source the best The quality of Rioplatense s products is guaranteed by selecting from the best Argentine British breeds. Located in a country with mild climate, extensive fields and abundant rainfall, it provides a perfect place in which to rear high quality livestock. Rioplatense ensures that all livestock processed at its plant comes from farms producing with the highest standards. We work very closely with selected farmers in developing the Rioplatense farm quality assurance scheme. The Rioplatense farm quality assurance scheme promotes: The highest level of animal traceability Good animal welfare standards Good animal health and nutrition Good management practices

5 Production State of the art technology At Rioplatense, beef slaughtering, deboning and processing remain our core business producing a wide range of quality products for our customers worldwide. Rioplatense offers a full range of fresh, frozen and cooked meats including: Chilled and frozen cuts Frozen cooked beef Retail pack portions Value added products Offal s Our plant located in the province of Buenos Aires is one of the most modern cattle slaughtering facilities in Latin America. Over the years, Rioplatense has been expanding and improving its plant and will continue to do so in the future. As our customer requirements have evolved and the demand for centrally packed meat products has increased, Rioplatense has responded by investing in state of the art retailpacking facilities, significantly increasing our production capability. Our capabilities include MAP, vacuum packing, thermoform packing and skin packing. Our Retail packing division features five lines with the latest technology available in packaging, labelling and slicing. Our fresh meat ranges of beef are carefully prepared by our team of butchers, cut and sliced into a range of portion sizes, then packed to ensure freshness for the final consumer. Our Cooked Beef Division specializes in the production of Premium cooked beef products, using prime beef from its chilled beef division, thus gaining access to the best raw material in South America. Our goal is to consistently provide the consumer with products that meet the highest standards in terms of origin, quality, safety, and presentation.

6 Quality and Food Safety Highest hygiene standard Rioplatense believes that Quality and Safety of its products is key to producing reliable, and consistent quality beef. It has therefore designed and implemented a Quality and Food Safety Management System based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) as a fundamental tool to ensure the safety of our products, certified by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and ISO 9001/2008. Specific programs, such as the Certified Argentine Angus Beef Program (CAAB), Rioplatense special selection Black Box program or Cabaña Rioplatense Grain Fed program are also carried out to meet tailormade customer market requirements. The experience and training of its human resources, the permanent updating of its facilities and equipment, and the maintenance of high standards of hygiene are the framework of the Quality and Food Safety Management System. Rioplatense is approved for export to the most demanding markets such as the United States, and the European Union, as well as other countries with sanitary agreement with Argentina. The company is highly committed to its community and the environment, applying ethical and sustainable practices in all its production activities, in compliance with our legal regulations. We have long recognized that it is ultimately our customers who judge the quality of our products and services. After having selected top quality beef from our suppliers, we then place special emphasis on hygiene, temperature controls and shipments, thus adding value to quality. Food safety starts with our strong supplierapproval programs. These food safety programs make Rioplatense one of the top beef manufacturers in Argentina. We are committed to maintaining a strong leadership position in Food Safety and will continue to develop innovations that protect our customers.

7 Traceability TRACING NUMBER On-line monitoring in real time TRACEABILITY INFORMATION Tracing number SEND With a fully integrated computerized system implemented throughout the kill floor and deboning room, traceability is achieved from farm to primal cuts. CUT INFORMATION Name STRIPLOIN CHAIN OFF Produced by Frigorífico Rioplatense ORIGIN INFORMATION Animal specifications Angus Carcass number Tropa /Lot 6410 This information is summarized in a database located in our website. By loading a tracking number our clients are able to monitor the whole process online, from the outset to the finished products. Production date Due Date Produced for 06 Jun oct 2016 CUSTOMER Slaughter date Location Country 03 jun 2016 AMERICA ARGENTINA This information allows tracking the following: Shipping details Product cut classification Slaughtering, production and expiration date Identification of carcass grade Location of the farm origin By identifying and retaining the business of quality customers, Rioplatense has placed significant emphasis on customer service with its unique tracking system. This involves a clear understanding of customer requirements and a close working relationship. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, foodservice distributors, cruise lines, casinos, and other emerging segments.

8 Frigorífico Rioplatense S.A.I.C.I.F Avenida de los Constituyentes 2499 / B1617ABL / General Pacheco Buenos Aires / Argentina +54 (11) contact@rioplatense.com /