Production structure - The operational structure is distinguished by the geographic location of its production units, which, in line with the agreement with Cade and the implementation of a unified manufacturing management model, mark the beginning of a new phase of optimized production capacity. The new model was responsible for defining and implementing identical procedures and practices for all operations and will be replicated in the dairy products area during 2013. The high level of automation at our plants and our skilled labor force are additional competitive advantages, further improved in 2012 with the introduction of new technology intended to automate repetitive processes.