Dili, October 30, 2025 (Média Democracia) – To mark World Food Day 2025, Marfrig Global Food Company (MBRF) celebrated together with its partners, including WFP, UNICEF, Maluk Timor, ambassadors’ spouses, local communities, and students, at Kantina Matak in Dili. The event aimed to promote the importance of balanced nutrition by combining healthy vegetables, protein, and essential food groups for children to grow stronger and healthier, under the theme “Promoting Healthy and Balanced Nutrition for All.”
In her remarks, MBRF representative Lita Flora Amaral said that World Food Day serves as a reminder to everyone that nutritious and balanced food is the key to a healthy life and community resilience. In Timor-Leste, MBRF adopted the slogan “Healthy Food – Healthy Family” to encourage households and parents to educate children and students about the importance of healthy eating.
“The celebration in Dili includes a cooking competition for the best chicken satay dish, cooking demonstrations, and talks on nutrition that encourage families to choose healthy meals using local, affordable ingredients, combined with high-quality protein such as MBRF’s products, Sadia, Borella, Sadix, and Perdigão. MBRF supports this initiative as part of its commitment to food education, sustainability, and promoting well-being for future generations,” said MBRF representative Lita Flora Amaral.
She added that through cooperation among the government, private sector, and citizens, Timor-Leste can promote food security and nutrition for all, ensuring that every child grows strong and every family has access to safe and nutritious food.
“MBRF is one of the largest global food companies, operating in 117 countries with iconic brands such as Sadia, Perdigão, Qualy, Banvit, and Bassi. Its protein products include beef, pork, and chicken, as well as processed foods, ready-to-eat meals, and pet food. The company employs 130,000 people and produces over 8 million tons of products annually, reaching more than 424,000 clients and millions of consumers worldwide,” Lita Flora Amaral added.
Recognized for its sustainable practices, MBRF continues to maintain pioneering initiatives to preserve the environment and natural resources. The company has a long history of innovation and leadership, following consumer trends and offering a broad, integrated product portfolio in the global market. In Timor-Leste, MBRF products are available at Leader, LITA, Leader Hymermart, and LITA Cold Storage.
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