Frimesa Lard (Banha)

Frimesa Banha is a traditional pork lard produced for culinary use in Brazil. The brand Frimesa is a prominent Brazilian cooperative venture that specializes in dairy and meat processing. Founded as a collective effort between various agricultural cooperatives, it has grown to become one of the largest food producers in the country.

Today, Frimesa is structured as a central cooperative (Frimesa Cooperativa Central), owned by five primary regional cooperatives: Copagril, Lar, C.Vale, Copacol, and Primato. The manufacturing is concentrated in the southern region of Brazil, specifically in the state of Paraná, where their extensive industrial parks are located. The brand is known for its vertical integration, ensuring quality control from the farm to the final packaging.