Camisc

What Camisc does

Camisc (Cooperativa Agrícola Mista São Cristóvão) is a multi-segment Brazilian agricultural cooperative founded in 1962 and headquartered in Mariópolis, Paraná, with 182 employees operating across southwestern Paraná and western Santa Catarina. The cooperative serves thousands of member producers (cooperados) — primarily small and mid-size family farmers — through a vertically integrated platform spanning eight business units: Camisc Sementes (seeds, with Syngenta Seedcare certification and exclusive access to Embrapa bean cultivars BRS FP327 and BRS FP426), Camisc Agro (agricultural inputs), Camisc Pecuária (livestock consulting and a newly inaugurated feed factory with Ultramilk and Fort-Bife product lines), Camisc TRR (fuel distribution), Camisc Viticultura (winery producing Vinho Mariopolitano and grape juice), Camisc Alimentos (food processing), Camisc Grãos (grain reception and trading), and Camisc Moinho (wheat flour milling). The cooperative also operates a retail network of supermarkets, agricultural supply stores (agropecuárias), and fuel stations (Camisc Postos), plus social programs (Camisc Mulher, Camisc Jovem, Escola do Agro, Produtor Campeão) and a recurring calendar of technical field events (Safra Forte, Circuitos da Soja/Silagem/Feijão Safrinha, Dias de Campo, Camisc Agro).

The business model is a closed-loop cooperative cycle: member producers purchase inputs on credit secured against planned production, receive technical consulting, deliver commodity output (soybeans, corn, wheat, beans, grapes) to Camisc's grain reception facilities, and consume value-added processed products (feed, flour, wine, juice) channeled back through the cooperative's retail network. Revenue is generated through input sales margins, commodity trading spreads on offtake, and processed-goods retail. The cooperative pays R$2.50/kg for processing grapes (39% above the MAPA minimum of R$1.80/kg), demonstrating producer-aligned pricing. Distribution is anchored by direct field sales to member producers across 15+ municipalities, complemented by proprietary retail outlets and event-based marketing. Camisc is governed by its members, led by President Nelson André De Bortoli, with no external institutional ownership and no public-market listing.

Name

Camisc

Legal name

Cooperativa Agrícola Mista São Cristóvão

Website

https://camisc.coop.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Camisc is a Brazilian agricultural cooperative founded in 1962 in Paraná serving thousands of member producers across eight business units (seeds, agro inputs, livestock, fuel, viticulture, food, grain, flour milling) plus retail outlets and social programs in southern Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry (115), Farm Management Services (115116), Noncitrus Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (11133), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Equipment Operation & Rental with Operator (Tractors, Implements) (AFACAAAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative
• Crop input supply
• Grain trading
• Livestock feed
• Cooperative retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Mariópolis

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Inputs & Supplies Sales: Camisc generates primary revenue by selling agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection, feed) to its member-producers. The cooperative operates specialized business units for seeds (Camisc Sementes), crop protection (Camisc Agro), livestock nutrition (Camisc Pecuária), fuel/TRR, viticulture (Camisc Viticultura), food processing (Camisc Alimentos), grains (Camisc Grãos), and flour milling (Camisc Moinho). Member farmers purchase inputs on credit secured against their planned production.
2. Commodity Purchase & Resale (Grain & Produce Offtake): Camisc purchases agricultural commodities (soybeans, corn, beans, wheat, grapes) from its member producers at the cooperative's grain reception facilities and processes or resells them. The cooperative returns processed derivatives (feed, flour, wine, juice) to members, completing a value-chain cycle. This model generates revenue through commodity trading margins and value-added processing.
3. Retail Operations (Supermarkets, Agricultural Stores, Fuel Stations): Camisc operates a chain of retail outlets including supermarkets, agricultural supply stores (agropecuárias), and fuel stations (Camisc Postos), serving both member producers and the general public in the regional market. This retail presence diversifies revenue streams and strengthens community integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camisc is a multi-segment agricultural cooperative providing members and regional consumers with seeds, crop protection, fertilizers, livestock feed, technical consulting, grain offtake, fuel, food processing, flour milling, and wine/grape juice production. Through its various business units (Camisc Sementes, Camisc Agro, Camisc Pecuária, Camisc Grãos, Camisc Moinho, Camisc Viticultura, Camisc TRR, Camisc Postos), it operates a fully vertically integrated agricultural value chain from input supply to consumer retail, serving thousands of member producers and the general public in southwestern Paraná and western Santa Catarina.

Product overview

Camisc (Cooperativa Agrícola Mista São Cristóvão) is a multi-segment Brazilian cooperative offering a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural and retail products/services. The cooperative operates through distinct sub-brands including: Camisc Sementes (seed production with Syngenta and Embrapa partnerships), Camisc Agro (agricultural inputs), Camisc Pecuária (livestock with the Camisc Pecuária consulting program), Camisc Grãos (grain trading), Camisc Moinho (wheat flour production), Camisc Viticultura/Vinícola (wine production with Vinho Mariopolitano), Camisc Alimentos (food processing), Camisc TRR (fuel distribution), and Camisc Postos (gas stations). Retail operations include Agropecuária Camisc (farm supply stores) and Supermercados Camisc (grocery stores). Social programs include Camisc Mulher, Camisc Jovem, and Escola do Agro. The cooperative also offers technical field days (Circuito da Soja, Circuito da Silagem, Circuito do Feijão Safrinha) and events to support producers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camisc Sementes: Seed production and certification division; has achieved Syngenta Seedcare certification for four consecutive years.
• Camisc Agro
• Camisc Pecuária
• Camisc TRR
• Camisc Viticultura
• Camisc Alimentos
• Camisc Grãos
• Camisc Moinho
• Camisc Postos
• Camisc Mulher
• Camisc Jovem
• Escola do Agro
• Produtor Campeão
• Vinicola Camisc

Products and services

• Camisc Sementes (Seeds) Seed production and certification services for agricultural producers, specializing in soybean and bean seeds with Syngenta Seedcare certification and exclusive Embrapa bean cultivars. Four consecutive years of Syngenta Seedcare certification for industrial seed treatment (TSI).
• Camisc Agro (Agricultural Inputs) Agricultural inputs and supplies including fertilizers, crop protection products, and technical advisory services for crop producers.
• Camisc Pecuária (Livestock Consulting and Nutrition) Livestock consulting program and animal nutrition products including feed formulations (Ultramilk for dairy and Fort-Bife for beef cattle), with technical support for herd management and dairy/beef productivity enhancement.
• Camisc Grãos (Grain Trading) Grain reception, storage, and trading services including soybean, corn, wheat, and bean grain handling across multiple municipalities in Paraná and Santa Catarina.
• Camisc Wheat Flour (Farinha de Trigo Camisc) Camisc-branded wheat flour produced at Camisc Moinho facility for retail and wholesale distribution, adding value to local wheat producers by delivering their harvest directly to consumers and bakeries.
• Embrapa Bean Cultivars BRS FP327 and BRS FP426 Exclusive Embrapa black bean cultivars available to Camisc as one of only 13 institutions in Brazil selected for Embrapa's new seed business model. BRS FP327 offers early-cycle (10 days faster) maturity and BRS FP426 delivers yield potential up to 5,500 kg/ha.
• Vinho Mariopolitano (Mariopolitan Wine) Camisc's proprietary wine brand produced at Vinícola Camisc from locally grown Bordeaux variety grapes, available in three variants: tinto seco (dry red), tinto suave (sweet red), and rosé suave (sweet rosé). Also includes integral grape juice and vinho doce (sweet wine).
• Camisc TRR (Fuel Distribution) Fuel distribution services (Transporte e Revenda de Refrigerantes / fuel station network) for agricultural and commercial operations in the regions where Camisc operates.
• Camisc Postos (Gas Station Network) Gas station retail network providing fuel products to consumers in Camisc's operating regions across Paraná and Santa Catarina.
• Supermercados Camisc (Grocery Stores) Supermarket retail operations serving consumers in the regions where Camisc operates, selling groceries and consumer goods.
• Agropecuária Camisc (Farm Supply Stores) Agricultural supply retail stores offering farming equipment, inputs, and supplies to producers and the regional public.
• Camisc Alimentos (Food Processing) Food processing operations including bean products and regional food items for consumer markets.
• Programa de Consultoria Camisc Pecuária (Livestock Technical Consulting) Technical consulting program providing close support, technical guidance, and solutions for livestock producers to improve management, productive indicators, and decision-making. Includes 2nd Producer Meeting series with nutrition partners (DSM, Alltech, Rumo, Vaccinar, Ouro Fino).

Quantifiable outcome

• De Bortoli family achieved 203.1 sc/ha soybean yield (highest in Southern Brazil 2025), attributed to PIONEER P3322PWU hybrid + Camisc technical assistance
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• SyngentacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSyngenta grants Camisc Sementes the Seedcare certification for industrial seed treatment (TSI), validating Camisc's operational safety, application precision, and quality standards. Camisc has held this certification for 4 consecutive years, positioning it among Brazil's top seed producers. The partnership involves regular Syngenta audits and alignment on seed treatment technologies and protocols.
• Embrapa (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamisc is one of only 13 institutions in Brazil selected for Embrapa's new seed business model, granting priority and exclusive access to proprietary bean cultivars BRS FP327 (early-cycle, 10 days faster) and BRS FP426 (yield potential up to 5,500 kg/ha). Camisc multiplies these seeds for distribution to its member producers. This partnership is a centerpiece of Camisc's technology differentiation strategy and places it at the national forefront of bean seed innovation.
• BayercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamisc and Bayer are advancing a technology partnership centered on the Intacta 2 Xtend (I2X) agricultural platform. The collaboration involves regular strategic meetings between leadership teams from both companies to align on product rollout, regional strategy, and sustainability initiatives for Camisc's member producers. The partnership aims to deliver Bayer's advanced soybean technology to Camisc's cooperative network.
• Tortuga DSM (DSM-Firmenich)coreTechnology or IntegrationDSM Tortuga participated as a partner company in Camisc Pecuária's 2nd Producer Meeting, presenting nutritional solutions for cattle. The partnership provides Camisc's livestock producers with access to DSM's mineral nutrition technologies and technical support for the Camisc feed and consulting programs.
• CSS Auditores IndependentescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCSS Auditores Independentes was appointed as Camisc's new external audit firm, succeeding the prior auditor. The firm was formally introduced to the Fiscal Council, Board of Directors, and managers at Camisc's headquarters on April 24, 2026. External audit serves as a key governance and transparency mechanism for the cooperative.
• PIONEER (Corteva Agriscience)coreTechnology or IntegrationPIONEER, through its P3322PWU soybean hybrid, partnered with Camisc to achieve the highest soybean yield in Southern Brazil (203.1 sc/ha). PIONEER products are featured in Camisc's Circuito da Soja and Dia de Campo events, demonstrating cultivar performance at the farm level for member producers.
• Seed Partner Companies (Corteva, Syngenta, Bayer, FMC, Brasmax, Cordius, Monsoy, SoyTech)coreTechnology or IntegrationCamisc's Circuito da Soja events feature a broad consortium of seed and crop protection companies including Corteva, Syngenta, Bayer, FMC (crop protection), Brasmax, Cordius, Monsoy, and SoyTech (cultivars). These companies present their materials and technologies at Camisc's field events, enabling direct cultivar comparison for member producers in a controlled field environment.
• Seed Partner Companies for Corn (NK, Agroceres, Agroeste, Dekalb, Morgan, Pioneer, Brevant)coreTechnology or IntegrationCamisc's Dia de Campo focused on safrinha corn featured participation from major seed companies NK, Agroceres, Agroeste, Dekalb, Morgan, Pioneer, and Brevant, presenting their corn hybrid materials and positioning at the field event in producer Diones César Balena's and João Marcos Mattei's fields.
• Sescoop (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem do Cooperativismo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSescoop partnered with Camisc to deliver the 'Unindo Gerações' (Uniting Generations) succession planning program — a five-module series designed to help member families structure farm succession. Sescoop provides specialized facilitation (expert Mariely Biff) and program content, while Camisc provides the participant base and regional organization.
• Sistema OceparcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamisc is an active member of Sistema Ocepar, the Paraná state cooperative system. OcEPAR organizes regional events (like the Núcleo Regional Sudoeste meeting hosted by Camisc), the Cooperlíder Jovem youth leadership program (in which Camisc Jovem participates), and the Dia C de Cooperar annual solidarity initiative.
• Núcleo de Cooperativas da ACEPBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamisc participates in the ACEPB's cooperative nucleus alongside 13 other local cooperatives, coordinating joint community actions such as the Dia C de Cooperar and Feijoada do Bem charity events. The nucleus pools resources and capabilities across member cooperatives for social impact initiatives.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Aurora Cooperativa: Major Brazilian central cooperative specializing in poultry and pork processing. Relevant as a larger cooperative incumbent in southern Brazil's agribusiness space, with broader portfolio scope than Camisc.

Others

• Embrapa: Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation — Camisc's partner for exclusive bean cultivar access. Strategic partner and enabling institution rather than competitor; comparable only as adjacent ecosystem participant in seed innovation.
• Ocepar (Sistema Ocepar): Paraná state cooperative system of which Camisc is an active member. Provides cooperative governance support, training (Cooperlíder Jovem), and coordinates sectoral advocacy — ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Coopavel Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Western Paraná cooperative with extensive grain, livestock, and retail operations. Highly comparable diversified cooperative model serving family producers in similar agricultural geographies to Camisc.
• Lar Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Western Paraná cooperative with multi-segment operations including grain, livestock, supermarkets, and fuel stations. Closely comparable to Camisc's diversified sub-brand portfolio (Sementes, Agro, Grãos, Postos).
• Copacol Cooperativa Agroindustrial Consolata: Western Paraná cooperative operating across grains, poultry integration, dairy, and food manufacturing. Comparable integrated cooperative structure with member-producer base in southern Brazil.
• C.Vale Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Large Paraná-based agricultural cooperative with similar diversified operations including grain, livestock, retail stores, and input supply. Competes in overlapping southwestern Paraná territory with comparable member-driven business model.
• Coamo Agroindustrial Cooperativa: The largest agricultural cooperative in Brazil, also headquartered in Paraná. Comparable multi-segment model covering inputs, grain reception, food production, and member services — directly competing for member producers in overlapping Paraná geographies.
• Integrada Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Paraná-based agricultural cooperative providing inputs, technical assistance, grain reception, and member services. Similar member-centric cooperative model operating in overlapping regional markets.
• Frimesa Cooperativa Central: Central cooperative in southwestern Paraná focused on food processing (dairy, pork). Comparable regional cooperative structure serving producers in geographies overlapping with Camisc's footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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