Swift Canned Meats

Swift is one of the oldest and most recognizable names in the American meat industry, with a history dating back to 1855 when Gustavus Swift founded the company in Chicago. The brand revolutionized the industry through the pioneering use of refrigerated rail cars, allowing for the nationwide distribution of fresh meat.

Over the decades, the brand has undergone several changes in ownership. Today, Swift is a pillar of the global food industry, characterized by its presence in multiple meat categories, including beef, pork, and value-added canned products. While it maintains deep roots in the United States, its manufacturing operations are international to serve global markets.

The brand is currently owned by JBS S.A., the world's largest meat processing company. Through its American subsidiary, JBS USA, the company continues to utilize the Swift brand name across a variety of product lines, maintaining its legacy of meat packing while operating under a modern, global corporate structure.