Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

SL Alimentos Ltda., a business unit of SL Participações, is a Brazilian company specializing in the industrial processing of cereals, pulses, and plant-based ingredients for the B2B food industry. Based in Mauá da Serra, Paraná, SL Alimentos is recognized for its vertical integration, sustainable sourcing, and customized solutions for food manufacturers across Latin America and global markets. ### Core Business SL Alimentos operates in the agrifood sector, focusing on the transformation of grains, cereals, and pulses into value-added ingredients. The company supplies its products to major food and beverage manufacturers, bakeries, plant-based brands, and nutritional product developers. SL Alimentos is also active in the co-manufacturing segment, offering custom blends, private-label manufacturing, and industrial scale production solutions. ### Product and Service Offerings SL Alimentos provides a wide range of products across several food categories: - Cereals and Derivatives - Oat flour, oat flakes, and oat bran - Rice, wheat, barley, rye flours and flakes - Plant-Based Ingredients - Textured vegetable proteins (TVP) - Pulse flours (lentils, peas, beans, chickpeas) - Plant-based beverages and powdered bases - Functional and Specialty Products - Extruded ingredients (cereal crispies, porridge bases, breading flours) - Nutritional blends and high-protein mixes - SL BioOat Protein Crispies – oat-based high-protein crunchy inclusions - Customized Solutions - Premixes, instant blends, clean label applications - Private-label and co-manufacturing services ### Specialisation and Core USP SL Alimentos stands out for its customization, clean label formulations, and plant-based innovation. Key differentiators include: - Vertical integration: Control from crop selection to final industrial product - Traceability and food safety: Fully certified and traceable supply chain - Customization: Ability to tailor solutions to specific client needs and applications - Plant-based R&D: Focused innovation around alternative proteins and functional grains - Commitment to sustainability: Sourcing from local farmers using regenerative agriculture principles ### Financials While SL Alimentos does not publicly disclose detailed financials, insights from SL Participações and industry estimates place the company among the top 5 cereal ingredient processors in southern Brazil. The group has been expanding its investment in automation and sustainable technologies, indicating positive year-over-year revenue growth. - Estimated annual production capacity: 25,000+ tons of processed ingredients - Facilities include 3 production plants in Paraná and São Paulo states ### Shipments Data According to data from ImportYeti and Trademo: - SL Alimentos began small-scale international shipments in 2021 - Shipments primarily to Latin America and early expansion to North America and Europe - Products shipped include oat bran, cereal crispies, and custom premixes - Export volume growth rate estimated at +35% between 2022 and 2024 ### Target Market SL Alimentos targets a broad array of food industry customers: - Bakery and breakfast food producers - Dairy alternatives and beverage companies - Nutritional supplement brands - Health-conscious and plant-based product developers - Multinational food manufacturers seeking sustainable ingredient partners ### Capabilities The company boasts robust industrial and R&D capabilities: - In-house labs for quality control and product development - Automated processing lines for cereals, pulses, and flours - Pilot-scale extrusion and mixing equipment - R&D partnerships with Brazilian universities and international clients - Custom packaging solutions for bulk and industrial clients ### Certifications and Compliance SL Alimentos adheres to major quality and regulatory standards: - FSSC 22000 certified for food safety - Kosher and Halal certifications - GMP compliant facilities - Non-GMO, allergen-controlled processing lines - Active alignment with Sustainable Agriculture standards These certifications position SL Alimentos as a globally accepted ingredient partner. ### Customer Testimonials Public-facing testimonials are limited due to the company’s B2B focus. However, recurring presence in industry fairs like FISA (Food Ingredients South America) and private label partnerships with leading South American food brands highlight high satisfaction with service reliability, quality, and innovation. ### Major Achievements - Launched SL BioOat Protein Crispies in 2023, pioneering oat-based crunchy protein inclusions in Brazil - Achieved 35% export growth between 2022 and 2024 - Selected as an innovation case study by ABIA (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Alimentos) - Invested in sustainable oat farming programs with regional cooperatives - Initiated plant-based milk powder development project in partnership with local R&D centers SL Alimentos continues to evolve as a strategic B2B partner, delivering next-generation food ingredients aligned with clean-label, health, and sustainability trends. Their commitment to innovation and operational excellence has positioned them as a leader in Brazil’s ingredient transformation landscape.