We welcome the opportunity to engage in a constructive dialogue...Independência has always sought to develop its business in a sustainable way...we have been a pioneer in working together with our suppliers to ensure sustainable cattle farming...not only do we not conduct business with suppliers that do not meet such standards, but rather do we try to work together with such suppliers to help them become compliant with the standards...We condemn and are vigorously opposed to any form of forced, child or slave labor...