What Agrícola Ferrari does

Agrícola Ferrari is a privately held, family-owned Brazilian agricultural company founded in 1987 in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, that produces, industrializes, and commercializes second-crop specialty grains and pulses. Its core operations span popcorn corn (where it claims to be the world's largest producer with national exclusivity over the commercialized seed in Brazil), sesame (Brazil's largest exporter since 2018), white corn, beans, and over 20 alternative crop cultures, with a portfolio that includes popcorn, sesame, pulses, canjica, and oat-based products under the Ferrari brand. Vertically integrated operations encompass certified seed development, a fostering program with over 700 rural producer families, six strategically located processing/storage/origination units across Rio Grande do Sul, Mato Grosso, Pará, Tocantins, and São Paulo (including a COMEX export office), and in-house laboratory quality control. The business serves B2B food industry clients domestically and exports to buyers across 5 continents, while a newer B2C oat product line (hulled oats, flakes, flour, bran) launched from a 100% Swiss-equipped processing facility in Passo Fundo in 2021 has opened the consumer retail channel, backed by FSSC 22000, APPCC/HACCP, and BPF/GMP certifications.

Name

Agrícola Ferrari

Legal name

Agrícola Ferrari

Website

https://agricolaferrari.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Agrícola Ferrari is a Brazilian family-owned grain producer and exporter specializing in popcorn corn, sesame, pulses, and consumer oat products, serving food industry clients domestically and across 5 continents via vertically integrated processing and storage operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Grain Processing

NAICS

Corn Farming (111150), Other Grain Farming (11119), Food Manufacturing (311), Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming (111219)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Grain Mill Products (2040), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Corn (Maize) Farming (AFAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oat Farming (AFAGAAAE), Canola & Rapeseed Farming (AFAGABAB), Sorghum & Millet Farming (AFAGAAAF)

Keywords

• Specialty grain processing
• Popcorn corn production
• Sesame seed export
• Pulses distribution
• Oat industrialization

Headquarters

HQ city

Valinhos

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grain Production and Sale: Agrícola Ferrari produces, industrializes, and commercializes second-crop grains (special grains and pulses). The company participates in all stages from origination (partnering with rural producers on cultivation techniques and seeds) through storage and industrialization within its own units to final product delivery to domestic and international clients. Revenue is generated through product sales across categories including popcorn corn, white corn, sesame, beans, and oats.
2. Sesame Export: Since 2018, the company has been the largest exporter of sesame from Brazil, serving international markets across 5 continents. Export operations are managed through a dedicated COMEX office in São Paulo with a proprietary monitoring and management platform.
3. Oat Products (B2C): Since 2021, the company produces and sells oat products directly to end consumers — including peeled oat, oat flakes (regular and large), oat flour, and oat bran (OAT BRAN). This represents the company's first product line aimed at the final consumer.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agrícola Ferrari produces, industrializes, and commercializes second-crop specialty grains and pulses including popcorn corn, sesame seeds, beans, canjica, and oats. The company operates vertically integrated operations from certified seed development and crop origination through storage, industrial processing, and distribution to domestic and international food industry clients. It also produces consumer-facing oat products (hulled oats, flakes, flour, bran) from its FSSC 22000 certified Swiss-equipped oat processing facility.

Product overview

Agrícola Ferrari is a producer, industrializer, and trader of second-crop grains, specialty grains, and pulses operating for over 35 years. The company operates across three main segments: Mercado Interno (Domestic Market), Mercado Externo (External/Export Market), and Indústria de Aveia (Oat Industry). The core product portfolio centers on popcorn corn (Milho Pipoca), sesame seeds (Gergelim), and diverse pulses and specialty grains. The company has expanded into consumer-facing products through its oat processing facility in Passo Fundo, producing hulled oats, oat flakes (thick and regular), oat flour, and oat bran. The business model integrates seed development, grain production, storage and processing, with operations spanning multiple Brazilian states and export to 5 continents via their COMEX office in São Paulo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Milho Pipoca (Popcorn Corn)
• Gergelim (Sesame Seeds)
• Aveia Descascada (Hulled Oats)
• Aveia em Flocos Graúdos (Thick Oat Flakes)

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest producer of popcorn corn in the world with national exclusivity over commercialized seed
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rural Producers (Farming Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgrícola Ferrari operates a fostering (fomento) program in partnership with rural producers across Brazil. The company develops and provides certified seeds, agronomic guidance, and cultivation techniques, while guaranteeing purchase of the producers' harvest. This partnership model is foundational to the company's origination strategy, directly impacting more than 700 families. Partnerships exist for popcorn corn, sesame, white corn, beans, and other specialty crops.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CJ Selecta: Brazilian processor and exporter of pulses and specialty grains including beans, sesame, and popcorn. Highly comparable to Agrícola Ferrari in pulse and specialty grain processing, sesame export focus, and Brazilian B2B food industry customer base.
• Algar Agro: Brazilian agribusiness division of the Algar Group focused on soybean, corn, and cotton origination and trading in central Brazil. Comparable to Agrícola Ferrari in mid-sized Brazilian grain origination, multi-state footprint, and export-oriented business model.
• Caramuru Alimentos: Brazilian grain processor and exporter specializing in soybeans, corn, and specialty ingredients with vertically integrated processing facilities. Comparable to Agrícola Ferrari in operating multiple processing units across Brazil, exporting globally, and serving B2B food industry clients with commodity and value-added ingredients.
• Josapar (Tio João): Brazilian food company producing rice, oats, and cereals under the Tio João brand for the consumer market. Comparable to Agrícola Ferrari's oat industry line in producing branded oat flakes and consumer breakfast products in Brazil with retail distribution.
• Camil Alimentos: Major Brazilian processor and distributor of rice, beans, and grains with branded consumer products. Comparable to Agrícola Ferrari in Brazilian bean and pulse processing, multi-state operations, and B2C packaged food distribution.
• Amaggi: Brazil's largest privately-held grain producer and exporter with integrated origination, storage, processing, and shipping operations across multiple states. Comparable to Agrícola Ferrari in vertically integrating grain production, Brazilian multi-state footprint, and global commodity export focus.

Broad incumbents

• Bunge Brasil: Global agribusiness and food company with extensive Brazilian grain origination, processing, and export operations. Comparable to Agrícola Ferrari in Brazilian grain export activities and food ingredient supply, though Bunge operates at vastly larger scale across multiple commodity chains.
• SLC Agricola: One of Brazil's largest publicly-listed agricultural producers of cotton, soybeans, corn, and other crops, with extensive land holdings and integrated operations. Comparable to Agrícola Ferrari in large-scale Brazilian crop production and exports, though SLC operates at significantly larger scale and a broader crop mix.
• Louis Dreyfus Company Brasil: Global commodity merchant with major Brazilian operations in grain origination, processing, and export. Comparable to Agrícola Ferrari in international grain trading and Brazilian multi-state footprint, though Louis Dreyfus operates at a global scale spanning many more commodity chains.
• Cargill Brasil: Global grain trader and food ingredient supplier with major Brazilian operations in origination, processing, and export. Comparable in Brazilian grain trading and export infrastructure, though Cargill's product portfolio, scale, and geographic reach are substantially broader.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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