Bianchini

What Bianchini does

Bianchini S/A is a privately held, family-controlled Brazilian industrial soybean processor founded in 1960 by Antônio João Bianchini and headquartered in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. The company operates two factories — a biodiesel plant in Canoas and a soybean crushing and port complex in Rio Grande — with a combined processing capacity of 1.5 million tons of soybeans annually, supported by 10 grain receiving stations distributed across Rio Grande do Sul state and 1.6 million tons of grain/meal storage plus 115,000 tons of vegetable oil storage. Its core revenue streams are commodity soybean products: 250,000 tons/year of degummed soybean oil, 1.1 million tons/year of high-protein soybean meal (44-46% crude protein), and 324 million liters/year of biodiesel produced via transesterification, with glycerin as a byproduct.

The company's technology stack centers on conventional industrial processing — hexane-based solvent extraction for oil recovery, degumming and drying, and transesterification of vegetable oils — combined with an integrated port terminal enabling direct international shipping of bulk solid and liquid cargoes. It is among Brazil's 50 largest exporters, with disclosed distribution reach into Europe and Southeast Asia, and operates a wholly-owned London trading entity (BIANTRADE LLP). The asset base is differentiated by certifications including Renovabio (for CBIO decarbonization credits), GMP+FSA, ISCC EU, 2BSvs, Kosher, and Selo Combustível Social, plus an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.

Bianchini's business model is B2B and sales-led, with direct relationships to agricultural cooperatives and family farmers for soybean sourcing (under the Selo Combustível Social program) and direct sales to industrial buyers in animal feed, food manufacturing, and fuel distribution. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. The company monetizes through commodity sales (oil, meal, biodiesel), professional services (grain storage, port logistics), and increasingly through carbon credit revenue via CBIOs. Additional revenue lines include glycerin sales to cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Distribution relies on its own integrated port terminal in Rio Grande plus multi-modal road/rail transport across Brazil.

Name

Bianchini

Legal name

Bianchini S/A

Website

https://bianchinisa.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bianchini is a family-owned Brazilian industrial soybean processor operating two factories in Rio Grande do Sul with combined annual capacity of 1.5 million tons, producing soybean oil, high-protein meal, and biodiesel for domestic and export markets via an integrated port terminal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pôrto Quebra-canoas

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Soybean Oil Sales: Crude and degummed soybean oil produced from soybean processing, sold domestically and for export. Annual production of 250,000 tons.
2. Soybean Meal/Soybean Cake: High-protein soybean meal (44-46% crude protein) produced as a byproduct of oil extraction, sold primarily for animal feed. Annual production of 1.1 million tons.
3. Biodiesel: Biodiesel produced via transesterification process using soybean oil. Sold blended with petroleum diesel (currently 13% blend, authorized for 15% in 2023). Annual production of 324 million liters.
4. Storage and Warehousing Services: Grain storage services with capacity for 1.6 million tons of grains and meals, plus 115,000 tons of vegetable oils. Services provided to farmers and cooperatives.
5. Port Logistics Services: Port terminal operations for loading and shipping bulk solid and liquid cargoes, including maritime, terrestrial, and railway despatch services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bianchini is an industrial soybean processor that operates two factories (Canoas and Rio Grande) with a combined capacity of 1.5 million tons of soybeans per year. It produces soybean meal (1.1 million tons/year), degummed soybean oil (250,000 tons/year), and biodiesel (324 million liters/year) via hexane solvent extraction and transesterification processes. The company also provides grain storage (1.6 million tons capacity), port logistics, and accredited laboratory services.

Product overview

Bianchini is an industrial soybean processing company operating two factories (in Canoas and Rio Grande) with combined annual processing capacity of 1.5 million tons. The product portfolio centers on soybean oil extraction and biodiesel production, with the core product line consisting of: Farelo de Soja (soybean meal, 1.1 million tons/year output), Óleo de Soja Degomado (degummed soybean oil, 250,000 tons/year), and Biodiesel (324 million liters/year), along with the byproduct Glicerina (glycerin). These products are manufactured through a multi-stage industrial process encompassing field harvesting, drying, storage, crushing, hexane-based solvent extraction, degumming, and transesterification. The company also provides complementary services including grain storage (Armazenagem) with 1.6 million ton capacity, port logistics (Logística Portuária), and accredited laboratory testing services (Laboratório). The operation is structured as a typical family-owned, closed-capital Brazilian company with 12 facilities strategically distributed across Rio Grande do Sul.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E-MAX Bianchini: Internal efficiency management program that maximizes utilization of industrial assets, ensuring total quality in company operations from production to administration.
• Universidade Bianchini

Products and services

• Soybean Meal (Farelo de Soja) High-protein soybean meal containing 44-46% crude protein, produced as a byproduct of oil extraction and sold primarily as animal feed for poultry, swine, and livestock. GMP+FSA certified for feed safety.
• Degummed Soybean Oil (Óleo de Soja Degomado) Degummed soybean oil processed to remove phospholipids, dried, and stored in tanks. Sold as edible oil for human consumption and as feedstock for biodiesel production. Annual production of 250,000 tons.
• Biodiesel Liquid biofuel produced through transesterification of soybean oil and other vegetable oils with methanol or ethanol. Sold blended with petroleum diesel at 13-15% ratios. Annual production capacity of 324 million liters. Renovabio certified for carbon credit (CBIO) generation.
• Glycerin (Glicerina) Glycerin obtained as a byproduct of the biodiesel transesterification process. Sold to cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Minimum 80% glycerol content.
• Grain Storage Services (Armazenagem) Grain and oil storage services including drying, cleaning, and warehousing. Capacity of 1.6 million tons of grains and meals plus 115,000 tons of vegetable oils. Provided to family farmers, cooperatives, and commodity traders.
• Port Logistics Services (Logística Portuária) Port terminal services at the Rio Grande facility for loading and unloading of bulk solid and liquid cargo, including maritime, land, and railway transportation and export operations.
• Laboratory Services (Laboratório) Quality testing and laboratory analysis services accredited by INMETRO under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Supports internal quality control and is available for external clients across the soybean processing value chain.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Family Farmers and Agricultural Cooperatives of Rio Grande do SulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term sourcing partnerships with thousands of family farmers and their production and commercialization cooperatives across Rio Grande do Sul. The company provides technical assistance, capacity building through Universidade Bianchini, and integration into the biodiesel value chain under the Selo Combustível Social program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=oVHB6qji41o&ab_channel=BianchiniSAIndustria%2CCom%C3%A9rcioeAgricultura

Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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