At Frigosalto (Somicar SA) core operations encompass the breeding, fattening, slaughtering, and export of high-quality beef and lamb products. Being directly managed by our owners ensures a personal touch and unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of our business.
Frigo Salto is also commitment to natural and sustainable farming practices ensures that our beef products are free from growth hormones, additives, antibiotics, and are non-water injected, catering to the growing global demand for naturally produced meat.
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About
Frigo Salto Somicar S.A. (Frigosalto) is a family-owned agro-industrial company based in Salto, Uruguay. Since 1991, we have specialized in breeding, fattening, slaughtering, and exporting high-quality beef and lamb products. Our commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted supplier in over 15 countries, including China, the USA, the EU, the UK, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Brazil, Peru, Russia & Singapore
Uruguay's largest Beef and Lamb Exporter
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History
Frigosalto Somicar S.A. History is intertwined with the history of the Frigorífico Municipal de Salto. While Somicar S.A. was founded in 1991, its major operational history at its current plant location began in 2010 when it took over the municipal facility under a concession.
The company built upon the existing infrastructure of the municipal frigorífico, investing in modernization and focusing on export markets while maintaining its family-owned business model.
Frigosalto - SOMICAR SA significantly expanded its operations by taking over and modernizing the long-standing Frigorífico Municipal de Salto in 2010.
Prime Grade Beef
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Mission
Frigosalto - SOMICAR SA's mission is to produce naturally raised, premium Uruguayan beef and lamb. Our target is the global export markets, and we emphasize our family ownership, careful livestock breeding, and advanced technology. Our focus is on quality, tradition, and meeting international standards in meat production.
Unenhanced, real beef taste, pure beef, Nothing artificial with authentic taste of premium beef
MISSION
→ Frigosalto - SOMICAR SA's mission is to produce naturally raised, premium Uruguayan beef and lamb. Our target is the global export markets, and we emphasize our family ownership, careful livestock breeding, and advanced technology. Our focus is on quality, tradition, and meeting international standards in meat production.
Our Quality Spec
Grass-fed
naturally raised without growth hormones, additives, or antibiotics, and are non-water injected
Grain-fed
Peak quality ,100 days grain-fed for superior marbling, flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
Intense marbling, buttery texture, deep umami flavor and nuanced Wagyu taste.
Sustainability
Soil Enrichment
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Revitalizing soil health through regenerative methods, boosting fertility, carbon capture, and long-term land vitality for a healthier planet.
Water Harmony
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Respecting water cycles with efficient use and conservation, safeguarding this precious resource from farm to final product.
Resource Cycles
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Embracing circularity by minimizing waste, creatively repurposing byproducts, and closing loops for a lighter footprint.
Animal Respect
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Upholding ethical animal care with humane practices, ensuring wellbeing and dignity as part of responsible farming
Technical Specification
Prime-grade
Grass-fed
Angus
Our prime grade grass-fed beef exhibits superior physiochemical indexes, characterized by lower intramuscular fat content (typically <5%) and a favorable fatty acid profile with elevated Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratios. Microbiologically, stringent hygiene protocols ensure low total plate counts (<10^3 CFU/g) and absence of pathogens like E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella. Nutritionally, it is rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), Vitamin E, and beta-carotene.
Specifications guarantee production without synthetic growth hormones, antibiotic use, artificial additives, or water injection, delivering a naturally wholesome product.