Association of Brazilian beef exporters - ABIEC is today one of the main examples of the importance and strength of associations in the global context. Founded in 1979, from the need for exporters of beef to a performance focused and more aggressive in defending their particular interests, the ABIEC became the main representative of industry in the area of international trade regulations, health requirements and open markets.

         In 1979 Brazil's participation in the global beef market was still nascent, marked by a series of requirements and protectionist. The creation of ABIEC was a milestone for the industry and the Brazilian economy, since the institution has given voice to its members and facilitated the dialogue with national governments, other international organizations and class.

         Besides defending the interests of members and stimulate technical development, professional and social from enterprises. ABIEC has worked with state and federal governments in implementing health programs (public and animal health) through technical committees.

         Brazil has health agreements with several countries at the same time the productive sector and ABIEC accelerated its professionalism, seeking new markets successfully.

         In partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency – ApexBrasil, the ABIEC and his associates have participated in international fairs such as SIAL in Paris, France, World Food Moscow, in Moscow, Russia; Gulfood in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Anuga in Cologne, Germany, and conducted workshops in partnership with Brazilian embassies throughout the world, in addition, to receive authority and opinion formers who visit the beef production chain with the objective to promote Brazilian products abroad.

         All partnerships require effort and dedication. To perform all the steps, the results are positive and the achievements a reality. About ten years, the Brazilian beef was not on the agenda of the issues discussed in international forums. We used to sell just over $ 500 million per year, today the reality is another. Brazil is, since 2004, the first rank in the world's largest exporter of beef in volume, and in 2006 the first time, occupied the first place also in foreign exchange revenue. In 2008, Brazil reached the figure of $ 5.3 billion, increasing by 10 times the value of its exports in a period of less than 10 years.

         It is with this background that the ABIEC is working and will continue fighting to strengthen the image of its associates and Brazil in the demanding world market.