Cooperativa Triticola Santa Rosa Ltda

What Cooperativa Triticola Santa Rosa Ltda does

Cotrirosa (Cooperativa Triticola Santa Rosa Ltda) is a Brazilian agricultural cooperative founded in 1968 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul. It serves rural producers across the Noroeste Gaúcho microregion through an integrated multi-business platform that spans grain origination and commercialization, agricultural inputs retail via Lojas Cotrirosa, feed manufacturing, seed production, dairy and livestock support, agro-industry under the Nutrirosa brand, and a consumer supermarket chain. The cooperative is member-owned (cooperados) and governed by a board led by President Clenir Dalcin and Vice-President Pedro Olavo Rauber, with member-engagement programs including Comitê da Mulher, Núcleo de Jovens, and the Prospera small-producer initiative, as well as an owned radio program (Cotrirosa em Revista) used for member communication.

The underlying technology stack is conventional and third-party: the Senior platform provides HCM, logistics, and ERP functions, while the Agrobi portal serves as the producer-facing commercial interface. There is no indication of proprietary models, AI/ML systems, or research-driven technology assets beyond the 2024 cooperation agreement with Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) for joint research and extension. The cooperative is LGPD-compliant and does not hold disclosed patents or technology awards.

The business model combines trade margins on grains, retail margins on inputs and supermarket sales, feed and seed unit sales, and agro-industrial value capture — all priced in line with local commodity benchmarks (e.g., May 2024 indicative quotes of soybeans at R$ 116.00/60kg, corn at R$ 53.00/60kg, and wheat PH 78 at R$ 62.00). Cotrirosa also acts as an intermediary for Plano Safra subsidized rural credit, and participates in the Ocergs sectoral forum and inter-cooperation arrangements with Cooagri and Cooperagri, indicating a model that blends commercial operation with cooperative-system advocacy and shared services.

Name

Cooperativa Triticola Santa Rosa Ltda

Legal name

Cooperativa Triticola Santa Rosa Ltda

Website

https://cotrirosa.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cotrirosa is a Brazilian agricultural cooperative founded in 1968, headquartered in Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul, serving rural producers in the Noroeste Gaúcho region via an integrated platform spanning grain trading, agricultural inputs retail, feed manufacturing, seeds, dairy support, agro-industry (Nutrirosa), and consumer supermarkets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Services

akta.pro primary industry

Member-Owned Food Cooperatives (CRAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm-to-Consumer Cooperative Markets (Local Producer Co-ops) (CRAHALAG), Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative
• Grain trading
• Animal feed production
• Dairy production
• Agricultural retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Rosa

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Grain Trading: Purchase and sale of agricultural commodities including soybeans, corn, and wheat from cooperative members
2. Agricultural Inputs Sales: Sale of agricultural supplies through network of agricultural stores (Lojas Agropecuárias)
3. Feed Manufacturing and Sales: Production and sale of animal feed through the Rações division and feed factory
4. Nutrirosa Agro-industry: Processing and value-addition of agricultural products through Nutrirosa division
5. Retail Supermarkets: Consumer retail operations through network of supermarkets
6. Seed Production and Sales: Production and commercialization of agricultural seeds
7. Animal Production Services: Dairy production support and services including technical assistance to improve farm profitability

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cooperativa Triticola Santa Rosa Ltda (Cotrirosa) is an agricultural cooperative founded in 1968 in Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It provides grain reception, storage and commercialization, agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, animal feed), agro-industrial processing through Nutrirosa, dairy and animal production support, and operates agricultural retail stores and supermarkets serving member producers and consumers in the northwestern region of Rio Grande do Sul.

Product overview

Cotrirosa is a multi-service agricultural cooperative offering an integrated portfolio of products and services across the agricultural value chain. The cooperative operates through distinct divisions: Nutriosa (agro-industry), Lojas Agropecuárias (agricultural retail stores), Grãos (grain trading), Produção Animal/Leite (livestock and dairy production), Rações (animal feed), Sementes (seed production), and Supermercados (retail supermarkets). Supporting infrastructure includes grain receiving units, a cereal processing unit, and a feed factory. The cooperative also maintains a radio program (Cotrirosa em Seu Lar) for member communication and outreach. This platform-plus-infrastructure model enables Cotrirosa to serve its member producers from input supply through production and final market commercialization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nutrirosa: Agro-industry division of Cotrirosa focused on agricultural processing and food production.

Products and services

• Nutrirosa (Agro-industry)
• Lojas Agropecuárias (Agricultural Retail Stores)
• Grãos (Grain Trading)
• Produção Animal / Leite (Animal Production and Dairy)
• Rações (Animal Feed)
• Sementes (Seeds)
• Supermercados Cotrirosa (Supermarkets)

Quantifiable outcome

• Producer technical training programs covering topics such as sanitary management, soil acidity correction, and dairy profitability optimization
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Cotrirosa and UFSM established a partnership in research and innovation for the development of agricultural value chains in northwestern Rio Grande do Sul. The partnership aims to invest in innovation by combining academic research capabilities with practical agricultural expertise to advance livestock and crop production systems in the region.
• Ocergs (Organização das Cooperativas do Rio Grande do Sul)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCotrirosa participates in the Ocergs Presidents Forum, engaging with other cooperatives in Rio Grande do Sul on industry advocacy, policy dialogue, and inter-cooperative collaboration. Includes engagement with government candidates for the benefit of the cooperative sector.
• FICAT (Feira da Indústria, Comércio e Agropecuária de Tuparendi)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCotrirosa participates annually in the FICAT agricultural fair in Tuparendi, showcasing its products and services and engaging with the regional agricultural community.
• Regional Radio Stations (Rádio Giruá AM, Rádio Navegantes AM, Rádio Ativa FM, Rádio Olinda FM, Rádio Mais FM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCotrirosa broadcasts its 'Cotrirosa em Seu Lar' radio program through five regional radio stations: Rádio Giruá AM (Giruá), Rádio Navegantes AM (Porto Lucena), Rádio Ativa FM (Campina das Missões), Rádio Olinda FM (Tucunduva), and Rádio Mais FM (Santa Rosa and Santo Cristo). These stations distribute cooperative content to rural producers.
• Unijuí (Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCotrirosa participates in educational activities at Unijuí, including teaching sessions with young apprentices in professional training courses, supporting the development of young professionals with cooperative values.
• Plano Safra (Brazilian Agricultural Financing Program)coreOthersCotrirosa actively monitors and advises producers on the Brazilian Agricultural Safra Plan (Plano Safra), providing guidance on new credit lines and financing opportunities for agricultural investment. The 2026/27 plan announced record resources for agricultural financing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• C.Vale Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Paraná-based agricultural cooperative with grain origination, agricultural inputs, and a diversified agro-industrial portfolio. Comparable to Cotrirosa as a member-owned cooperative operating an integrated ag value chain.
• Cocamar Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Cooperative operating across northern Paraná and Mato Grosso do Sul, offering grain origination, inputs, coffee, and agro-industry. Direct peer with comparable member-owned structure and integrated service portfolio.
• Lar Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Multipurpose agricultural cooperative in western Paraná operating grain trading, agricultural retail, supermarkets, and agro-industry. Direct peer given the same integrated cooperative model spanning inputs, grains, and consumer retail.
• Integrada Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Paraná-based cooperative offering grain origination, agricultural retail, and agro-industry. Comparable as a regional member-owned agricultural cooperative with integrated value chain similar to Cotrirosa.
• Aurora Coop: Brazilian food-producing cooperative with members in Santa Catarina, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul, operating pork, poultry, and dairy processing. Comparable member-owned cooperative model serving southern Brazilian producers.
• Coamo Agroindustrial Cooperativa: Largest agricultural cooperative in Brazil, headquartered in Paraná, operating grain reception, agricultural inputs, and agro-industrial processing. Highly comparable to Cotrirosa in business model and service offering, with greater scale and national reach.
• Coopercitrus: Brazilian agricultural cooperative focused on inputs distribution, technical assistance, and grain commercialization across São Paulo and Minas Gerais. Comparable in serving producer members with inputs, advisory, and grain marketing services.

Broad incumbents

• Caramuru Alimentos: Brazilian grain processor and food ingredient company, operating soybean, corn, and wheat processing. Comparable in the grain processing/agro-industry segment that overlaps with Cotrirosa's Nutrirosa division, but at national scale.
• SLC Agrícola: Large-scale publicly listed agricultural producer in Brazil focused on cotton, soybean, and corn. Comparable insofar as it operates in the same grain production segment Cotrirosa's members service, but with a corporate (not cooperative) structure and national footprint.
• Bunge Brasil: Global agribusiness and food company with major Brazilian operations in grain origination, processing, and trading. Comparable to Cotrirosa in the grain trading and agro-industrial segments, but at vastly larger scale and as a multinational corporate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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