through the merger of two of Brazil's largest food companies, Sadia and Perdigão. The merger was announced in 2009 and completed on July 13, 2013, following approval by Brazil's antitrust authority, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). After the merger, Sadia and Perdigão ceased to operate as independent companies and were retained as brands within BRF's portfolio.

In September 2025, BRF completed the merger of its operations with Marfrig,