Cooperativa Regional Itaipu

What Cooperativa Regional Itaipu does

Cooperativa Regional Itaipu (commercial name: Cooperitaipu) is a privately held agricultural cooperative headquartered in Pinhalzinho, Santa Catarina, Brazil, founded in 1969 from the merger of three local cooperatives (Pinhalense, Modelense, Saudadense). It serves 3,192 producer-members (cooperados) and an estimated 15,000+ dependent families across western Santa Catarina and Paraná, operating across 18 distinct business segments that span the full agricultural value chain: swine production (585,854 finished in 2024), poultry (28.5 million birds processed), dairy (27 million liters delivered), grain commercialization (3.46 million bags), feed manufacturing (209,621 tonnes), wheat milling (71,798 tonnes under Itaipu/Trial/Tribella brands), retail supermarkets, agricultural supply stores, fuel stations, and piglet production units.

The cooperative runs 48+ physical branches spanning manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and distribution, with a field sales motion built around resident agricultural technicians visiting producer properties. It is one of 14 member cooperatives of Aurora Coop's central system (87,346 cooperados, R$69.3B 2024 gross revenue), through which it channels integrated production into Aurora's industrial processing and global marketing network. Revenue reached R$1,569,197,705 in FY2024 (net result of R$31,087,057), with R$9.1M distributed back to members through capital integralization and financial returns. The cooperative monetizes via commodity transaction margins (grains, swine, poultry, dairy pass-through to Aurora), retail and fuel sales, branded consumer products (flour, feed), and its flagship annual Itaipu Rural Show, which attracted 78,550 visitors and generated R$400M+ in business in February 2025. Recent capex has prioritized industrial modernization (new distribution center, renovated flour mills, solar panel rollout, self-service checkout) and youth/leadership development programs (JCC, Mulheres Cooperativistas, Desenvolvendo Líderes).

Name

Cooperativa Regional Itaipu

Legal name

Cooperativa Regional Itaipu

Website

https://cooperitaipu.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cooperativa Regional Itaipu is a Brazilian agricultural cooperative headquartered in Pinhalzinho, Santa Catarina, serving 3,192 producer-members across 18 business segments including swine, poultry, dairy, grains, feed manufacturing, retail, fuel, and wheat milling, operating 48+ branches and channeling production through Aurora Coop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Services

NAICS

Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120), Animal Production and Aquaculture (112), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (11212)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Dairy Products (2020), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Member-Owned Food Cooperatives (CRAHALAA)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative services
• Integrated livestock production
• Animal feed manufacturing
• Grain origination and trading
• Agricultural retail supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinhalzinho

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Production Integration (Suinocultura, Avicultura, Bovinocultura Leiteira): Cooperitaipu integrates small and medium rural producers into production chains for swine, poultry, and dairy. Producers deliver animals/milk to the cooperative, which markets them through Aurora Coop and other channels. This is the primary cooperative purpose and revenue driver.
2. Grain Commercialization: The cooperative purchases, stores, and commercializes grains (soy, corn, wheat, beans) from associated producers. In 2024, 3,464,827 bags of grains were commercialized. Revenue is generated through margin on purchase and resale of commodities.
3. Animal Feed Manufacturing (Fábrica de Rações): Produces feed for swine (162,438 tonnes in 2024) and cattle (47,183 tonnes in 2024). Feeds are sold to associated producers and external customers.
4. Retail Operations (Supermercados, Agropecuárias, Postos de Combustível): Supermarkets, agricultural supply stores, and fuel stations generate revenue through direct consumer and producer sales. Fuel sales in 2024: 10,348,484 liters of alcohol/gasoline and 12,637,142 liters of diesel.
5. Flour and Wheat Products (Moinho de Trigo): The cooperative operates a wheat mill producing flours under the Itaipu, Trial, and Tribella brands. Production in 2024: 71,798 tonnes of flour. Products are sold through retail and wholesale channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cooperativa Regional Itaipu is a multi-segment agricultural cooperative that integrates livestock production (swine, poultry, dairy cattle), grain origination and trading, animal feed manufacturing, and wheat milling, while also retailing agricultural inputs (agropecuárias), fuel, and consumer groceries through its own supermarket and fuel station network. It serves 3,192 member producers across Santa Catarina and Paraná via more than 48 branches and returns surpluses to members under the cooperative model, anchored within the Aurora Coop central system.

Product overview

Cooperativa Regional Itaipu is a multi-segment agricultural cooperative operating across 18 business areas including swine production, poultry farming, dairy cattle, grain commercialization, feed manufacturing, piglet production units, supermarkets, agricultural stores, fuel stations, and wheat flour milling. The cooperative serves over 3,192 members with 733 direct employees across 48+ branches. Its product portfolio includes branded wheat flours (Itaipu, Trial, and Tribella) and animal feeds manufactured in its own facilities. The cooperative also organizes the annual Itaipu Rural Show, one of Santa Catarina's largest agricultural technology events. Revenue reached R$ 1.57 billion in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated swine production (Suínos) Full-cycle swine production and commercialization by cooperative members, supplying live hogs that flow to Aurora Coop-affiliated slaughtering and processing plants. Targeted at member producers and downstream meat processors.
• Integrated poultry production (Aves) Broiler and poultry production by cooperative members under technical assistance, integrated with feed supply and commercialization through Aurora Coop channels. Targeted at member producers and downstream poultry processors.
• Dairy cattle operation (Bovinocultura de leite) Dairy cattle milk production by member producers, with milk collection, cooling, and commercialization through cooperative channels. Targeted at member dairy producers and dairy processors.
• Grain origination and commercialization (Grãos) Receipt, storage, and commercialization of member-produced grains including soy, corn, and wheat. Targeted at member producers selling grains and industrial/domestic grain buyers.
• Animal feed manufacturing (Fábrica de ração) Industrial production of animal feed (ración) formulated for swine, poultry, and dairy cattle, sold to member producers and other integrated livestock operations.
• Wheat milling (Moinho de trigo) Wheat milling and flour production, processing member-supplied and market-purchased wheat into flour and by-products for bakery, pasta, and feed customers.
• Agricultural input retail (Lojas agropecuárias) Retail of agricultural inputs including seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products, veterinary supplies, tools, and equipment via cooperative-owned agropecuárias stores. Targeted at member producers and other farmers.
• Supermarket network (Supermercados) Own-brand supermarket operations selling groceries, household goods, and food products to consumers in the regions served by the cooperative.
• Fuel stations (Postos de combustível) Retail sale of gasoline, ethanol, diesel, and lubricants through cooperative-owned fuel stations. Targeted at individual motorists, commercial fleets, and member producers.

Quantifiable outcome

• R$1.57 billion in annual revenue (2024) with net result of R$31 million
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CerasáminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Co-sponsor of the Itaipu Rural Show along with Sicoob and the Pinhalzinho municipal government. Provides marketing and financial support for the annual agricultural event.
• CidaSCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Companhia Integrada de Desenvolvimento Agrícola de Santa Catarina partners with Cooperitaipu on reverse logistics for agrochemical packaging collection, soybean sanitary void enforcement, and agricultural licensing for associated producers.
• Sicoob CreditaipucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint delivery of the JCC program (Jovens Cooperativistas Catarinenses) with shared resources and participants. Both cooperatives co-invest in youth leadership development in the western Santa Catarina region.
• CNA/FAESC/SENARminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Sistema CNA/Faesc/Senar brought the Agro pelo Brasil mobile training unit to the Itaipu Rural Show. 22 bovine artificial insemination training courses were delivered in partnership with the cooperative.
• SicoobminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Co-sponsor of the Itaipu Rural Show along with Cerasá and the Pinhalzinho municipal government. Sicoob provides financial support and likely financial services to event attendees.
• Prefeitura de PinhalzinhominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Municipal government of Pinhalzinho is the diamond sponsor of the Itaipu Rural Show, providing venue support and financing for the event.
• Aurora CoopcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Cooperitaipu is one of 14 member cooperatives of Aurora Coop's Central system. Through this integration, Cooperitaipu channels its associated producers' swine, poultry, and dairy output into Aurora's industrial processing and global marketing network. Aurora reported R$69.3 billion in gross revenue in 2024 with 87,346 cooperados.
• Sescoop/SCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership with Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem do Cooperativismo de Santa Catarina (Sescoop/SC) to deliver social and educational programs including JCC (Jovens Cooperativistas Catarinenses), Mulheres Cooperativistas, Jovem Aprendiz, and leadership development. Sescoop provides funding, training materials, and programmatic support.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves21 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aurora Coop: Central cooperative system to which Cooperitaipu belongs. Aurora reported R$69.3B in gross revenue in 2024 and integrates 14 member cooperatives with 87,346 cooperados. Comparable as the parent central system handling industrial processing and marketing for Cooperitaipu's animal protein output.
• Cooperativa Central Aurora Alimentos: Industrial arm of the Aurora Coop system that processes and markets the animal protein production from member cooperatives including Cooperitaipu. Comparable as the downstream industrial processor whose performance directly affects Cooperitaipu's revenue realization.

Direct peers

• Coamo Agroindustrial Cooperativa: One of the largest agricultural cooperatives in Brazil, headquartered in Paraná. Comparable as a multi-segment agricultural cooperative offering grain commercialization, dairy, feed manufacturing, and agricultural supplies across southern Brazil with similar member-owned cooperative structure.
• C. Vale Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Large agricultural cooperative based in Palotina, Paraná. Comparable as a multi-segment cooperative with grain storage, dairy processing, agricultural inputs, supermarkets, and fuel stations — directly competing with Cooperitaipu in southern Brazil's cooperative landscape.
• Coopavel Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Agricultural cooperative headquartered in Cascavel, Paraná with significant presence in western Paraná near Cooperitaipu's territory. Operates in grain commercialization, dairy, agricultural inputs, supermarkets, and hosts Show Rural Coopavel, one of Brazil's largest agribusiness events.
• Lar Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Cooperative headquartered in Medianeira, Paraná with operations in grains, dairy, agricultural inputs, supermarkets, and meat processing. Comparable as a diversified cooperative serving family farmers in southern Brazil with similar member structure and multi-segment model.
• Cocamar Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Cooperative based in Maringá, Paraná, focused on grain commercialization, coffee, and agricultural inputs. Comparable as a southern Brazilian agricultural cooperative with grain handling, producer integration, and member-based governance similar to Cooperitaipu.
• Integrada Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Cooperative based in Londrina, Paraná serving grain producers, dairy farmers, and agricultural input customers. Comparable in scale, multi-segment structure, and southern Brazil cooperative model serving family farmers.
• Frimesa Cooperativa Central: Central cooperative in southwestern Paraná processing swine and poultry. Comparable as a meat-processing cooperative central that channels member production through industrial facilities, similar to how Cooperitaipu uses Aurora Coop for processing.

Regional players

• Castrolanda Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Cooperative based in Castro, Paraná with operations in dairy, grains, swine, and agricultural inputs. Comparable as a multi-segment cooperative with significant dairy focus, though primarily serving Campos Gerais region of Paraná rather than directly competing in western Santa Catarina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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