Coopatrigo Cooperativa Tritícola Regional São-Luizense Ltda

What Coopatrigo Cooperativa Tritícola Regional São-Luizense Ltda does

Coopatrigo - Cooperativa Tritícola Regional São-Luizense Ltda is a regional agricultural cooperative founded in 1957 and headquartered in São Luiz Gonzaga, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It operates as a member-owned cooperative governed by President Paulo Pires (who also serves as Fecoagro president) and Vice-President Marcos Pilecco, serving associated family farmers and local communities across 22+ municipalities in the Missioneira region. The cooperative runs an integrated agricultural value chain spanning certified seed production (Sementes Coopatrigo), agricultural input distribution (seeds, fertilizers, chemicals), grain receiving/drying/storage for soybeans, corn, and wheat, milk collection for delivery to CCGL dairy processor, and diversified retail operations including a supermarket (Supermercado Coopatrigo), discount stores (Ponto Certo), fuel stations on BR-285 (now branded Charrua), and agricultural/veterinary supply centers.

The cooperative's commercial activity spans five primary revenue streams: agricultural inputs sales, grain commercialization, retail operations, seed production, and milk collection — all priced transactionally (pay-as-you-go) with daily grain quotations and posted fuel prices. Its technology base is primarily physical infrastructure (grain storage and drying facilities, agro-industry unit, soil laboratory) supplemented by a mobile app, website with daily price data and rainfall tracking, and participation in the Fecoagro Smartcoop digital initiative. Distribution is entirely direct through the 22+ physical units, with no digital or wholesale channels. Marketing and member engagement relies on field days (Dias de Campo), the annual Plant Show exhibition, regional meetings, community programs (Criança Consciente, Seminário Fontes de Vida), and the CooperRun charity race co-promoted with Sicredi.

Coopatrigo's strategic posture in 2025 reflects defensive consolidation alongside measured expansion: financial austerity measures in response to member debt and crop failures, credit contraction to associates, leadership re-election with no competing slate, and unit-level investment (Rincão Vermelho store reopening, BR-285 fuel station modernization). R&D activity is limited to an Embrapa soil-recovery pilot across 10 member properties. No external shareholders, venture capital, or public listing exist; the cooperative remains entirely member-controlled under Brazilian cooperative law.

Name

Coopatrigo Cooperativa Tritícola Regional São-Luizense Ltda

Legal name

Cooperativa Tritícola Regional Sãoluizense Ltda

Website

https://coopatrigo.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Coopatrigo is a member-owned agricultural cooperative founded in 1957 in São Luiz Gonzaga, Rio Grande do Sul, serving family farmers and local communities across 22+ municipalities with integrated inputs, grain commercialization, seed production, milk collection, and retail operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Services

NAICS

Corn Farming (111150)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Stakeholder Grocery Cooperatives (CRAHALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corn (Maize) Farming (AFAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative services
• Grain commercialization
• Certified seed production
• Agricultural inputs supply
• Rural retail operations

Headquarters

HQ city

São Luiz Gonzaga

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Inputs Sales: Sale of seeds, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, veterinary products, and farm supplies to associated producers
2. Grain Commercialization: Receipt, processing, and commercialization of agricultural commodities including soybeans, corn, wheat, and winter crops from associated producers
3. Retail Operations: Supermarket, convenience stores, fuel stations, and agricultural supply stores (Consumo e Veterinária)
4. Seed Production and Sales: Production and sale of certified seeds under the Sementes Coopatrigo brand for wheat and other crops
5. Milk Collection: Collection and delivery of milk from producers to CCGL dairy industry, generating ICMS value-added returns for municipalities and producer returns

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Coopatrigo is a regional agricultural cooperative that operates as a one-stop service hub for member producers and the surrounding community. It supplies agricultural inputs and certified seeds, receives and commercializes grains (wheat and others), provides agricultural and veterinary supplies through its Centro Agropecuário, operates fuel stations, runs a supermarket and a discount retail store (Ponto Certo), and collects member milk for delivery to CCGL.

Product overview

Coopatrigo is a multi-service agricultural cooperative offering a diversified portfolio of products and services centered around grain production, agricultural inputs, and retail operations. The core offerings include Sementes Coopatrigo (certified seed production), Cotações de Grãos (grain market quotations), and comprehensive agricultural inputs distribution. Retail operations encompass Supermercado Coopatrigo (supermarket), Coopatrigo Ponto Certo (discount retail), and Postos de Combustíveis Coopatrigo (fuel stations). The cooperative also provides specialized services including Centro Agropecuário (agricultural/veterinary supplies), Pluviosidade (rainfall monitoring), and community programs such as Programa Criança Consciente (environmental education) and Seminário Fontes de Vida (water preservation awareness). The cooperative operates multiple regional units across municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, serving agricultural producers with seeds, grains, inputs, and retail goods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sementes Coopatrigo: Seed production and certification brand operated by Coopatrigo, offering wheat, soybean, and other crop seeds to farmers in the region.
• Coopatrigo Ponto Certo
• Centro Agropecuário Coopatrigo
• Supermercado Coopatrigo

Products and services

• Sementes Coopatrigo (certified seeds) Coopatrigo's own brand of certified seeds sold to member producers and the regional market for planting crops.
• Grain reception, storage and commercialization Post-harvest service for member producers: the cooperative receives, stores, and commercializes grains (including wheat) through its warehouse infrastructure across the service territory.
• Milk collection and delivery to CCGL Bulk collection of member-produced milk with delivery to CCGL (Central de Cooperativas Gaúchas de Leite), serving dairy producers in the cooperative region.
• Agricultural inputs supply (Insumos Agrícolas) Distribution of agricultural inputs (fertilizers, crop protection products, and related supplies) to member producers.
• Centro Agropecuário (agricultural and veterinary supplies) Dedicated retail unit offering agricultural and veterinary supplies, equipment, and products to producers and rural property owners.
• Supermercado Coopatrigo Cooperative-owned supermarket selling groceries and household goods to consumers in the service territory.
• Coopatrigo Ponto Certo (discount store) Discount retail store operated by the cooperative for value-oriented consumer purchases.
• Postos de Combustíveis (fuel stations) Fuel station network operated by the cooperative, selling fuel to producers and consumers across the service territory.

Quantifiable outcome

• R$4.38 million in ICMS value-added generated for 8 municipalities in 2024 from milk delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SicredicoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2026Co-promotion of CooperRun, 1st Cooperative Run event held on International Cooperativism Day, with approximately 500 participants. Partnership exemplifies 6th and 7th Cooperativism principles of Intercooperation and Concern for Community. Sicredi operates agency at Coopatrigo Complex in Vila Mário.
• CCGL (Cooperativa Central Gaúcha Ltda)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCGL is the central dairy cooperative that processes milk collected from Coopatrigo producers. The partnership generates ICMS value-added returns for municipalities (R$4.38 million in 2024) and returns for dairy producers. CCGL celebrated 50 years in 2026 and operates Brazil's largest milk powder facility. Coopatrigo president Paulo Pires also serves as Fecoagro president, connecting both organizations.
• Charrua Distribuidora (Grupo Argenta)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuel distribution partnership at Coopatrigo stations on BR-285 highway. Charrua, part of Grupo Argenta (one of southern Brazil's largest fuel station networks including Sim Rede), provides quality fuels with logistics from base in Coronel Barros. Post now operates under Charrua brand with separate platforms for heavy vehicles and light vehicles.
• Emater/RSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partnership for environmental preservation seminars 'Fontes de Vida: Adote uma Nascente'. Emater extensionists contribute expertise on water spring preservation and participate in educational events across multiple municipalities.
• Sescoop/RS (Fundo Social)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial and programmatic support from Sescoop/RS Social Fund for environmental preservation seminars and 'Criança Consciente' educational program for schools.
• Fecoagro (Federação das Cooperativas Agropecuárias do RS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoopatrigo President Paulo Pires serves as Fecoagro President. Fecoagro coordinates the RTC (Rede Técnica Cooperativa) network connecting technical areas of cooperatives, researchers, technicians, and producers. Fecoagro's Smartcoop initiative provides digital tools for field management.
• Rede Técnica Cooperativa (RTC)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical network integrating agricultural research and technology across cooperatives. Coopatrigo participates in RTC events, training sessions, and receives recognition including Troféu Semeador at annual technical journeys.
• EmbrapaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership on soil recovery and profile modification, with pilot project in 10 member properties seeking to enable plants to reach greater soil depth for climate resilience.
• Rede de Farmácias São JoãominorOthersHealthcare partnership for annual flu vaccination campaign administering approximately 500 doses of Tetravalent Vaccine to Coopatrigo employees.
• NortoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural chemical input supplier partnership for crop strategy alignment for 2025-2026 harvest season.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: Global agricultural commodity trader with extensive Brazilian grain origination and processing operations. Overlaps with Coopatrigo in grain commercialization but with a globally diversified portfolio spanning multiple value chain stages.
• Bunge: Global agribusiness giant with major grain origination and trading operations in Brazil. Competes with Coopatrigo at the grain commercialization layer but operates at vastly larger scale and across broader geographies and product lines.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): Global agribusiness major with significant Brazilian grain origination and oilseed processing. Competes in the broader grain commercialization value chain where Coopatrigo operates, though at much greater scale and with broader product diversification.

Direct peers

• Cotrijal Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Major Rio Grande do Sul-based agricultural cooperative with similar multi-product structure (grains, inputs, retail, fuel). Comparable in geographic scope and member-driven model, making it the closest like-for-like peer for Coopatrigo.
• Coopavel Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Large Paraná-based agricultural cooperative providing inputs, grain commercialization, retail, and dairy services to members. Highly comparable operating model and product breadth to Coopatrigo, though serving a different state.
• Coopercitrus Cooperativa: São Paulo-based agricultural cooperative offering inputs, technical assistance, fuel, and supermarket operations. Similar cooperative + retail + ag-input structure, with a citrus-focused production base.
• CCGL (Cooperativa Central Gaúcha Ltda): Central dairy cooperative and Coopatrigo's core milk-processing partner. CCGL operates Brazil's largest milk powder facility and provides dairy industrialization capacity that complements Coopatrigo's producer-level milk collection.
• Coamo Cooperativa Agroindustrial: One of the largest agricultural cooperatives in Brazil, headquartered in Paraná. Operates grain reception, input distribution, and member services with a similar cooperative governance model, though at significantly larger scale than Coopatrigo.

Others

• Sicredi: Brazilian credit cooperative and Coopatrigo's GTM partner for CooperRun. Operates a financial services agency within Coopatrigo's Vila Mário complex; an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor in ag inputs/grain.
• Charrua Distribuidora (Grupo Argenta): Fuel distributor and Grupo Argenta subsidiary that rebranded Coopatrigo's BR-285 fuel stations in 2025. Adjacent channel partner in Coopatrigo's retail fuel operations rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC76JkEORsPezm2bPNlPbsNg
• Facebookfacebook.com/coopatrigo
• Instagraminstagram.com/coopatrigo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coopatrigo

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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