Highlights
SÃO MARTINHO IS ELECTED ONE OF THE
MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES IN BRAZIL
São Paulo, October 28, 2021 – São Martinho is once again among the 150 most innovative companies in the country. At the 7th edition of the “Prêmio Valor Inovação Brasil” organized by the Valor Econômico newspaper in partnership with Strategy&, a consulting firm, and the National Research and Development Association of Innovative Companies (ANPEI), the company reached its best position ever (54th) in the nationwide ranking, climbing 33 positions in relation to 2020.
In the sectoral ranking, the company remained among the five best and most innovative in Agribusiness, coming in at 4th. This is the fifth edition of the awards - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 - in which São Martinho has ranked among the industry Top 5.
At an online ceremony held on October 27, awards were given in recognition of management models, investment capacity and results achieved through innovation at the biggest companies in Brazil across 23 sectors of the economy.
The ranking was compiled using quantitative and qualitative indicators based on five pillars of the innovation chain: intention to innovate, innovation efforts, results obtained, market assessment and generation of knowledge. The survey also sought to assess and understand how companies are preparing themselves today to develop innovations in data security and cybernetics.
According to Agenor Pavan, COO and vice president of São Martinho, the award once again proves the company's capacity to transform knowledge into new solutions for the agribusiness sector, backed by the dedication of all its employees, in the pursuit of new products and business opportunities. “For the near future, new investment structures are being considered in our strategic plans to further drive innovation across the company,” he said.
For further information about the 7th edition of “Prêmio Valor Inovação Brasil”, visit premioinovacaobrasil2021.com.br
