What Covris Coopérative does

Covris Coopérative is a member-owned agricultural cooperative headquartered in Baie-du-Febvre, Quebec, formed on November 1, 2020 through the merger of La Coop Covilac and La Coop Parisville. It serves agricultural producers across three Quebec regions (Centre-du-Québec, Montérégie, and Chaudière-Appalaches) through an integrated platform spanning crop production (seeds via Maizex exclusivity, fertilizers, crop protection), animal production (poultry, pork via Regroupement Porcin des Deux Rives producing ~400,000 pigs/year for Olymel, dairy/ruminant, equine), grain commercialization (Covris Grains with ~30,000 tonnes of storage across two centers), agroenvironment services (precision agriculture, drone application, soil analysis, carbon footprint), and agricultural machinery sales/service via the Groupe Symac joint venture with Agiska Coopérative.

The cooperative operates a network of 11+ physical locations including grain centers, fertilizer and seed centers, BMR/BMR Express/Agrizone hardware stores, and Filgo-Sonic convenience stores and gas stations. Technological infrastructure centers on the AgConnexion digital portal (developed by Sollio Agriculture) and third-party advisory tools (Lactascan economic analysis, BESTMIX feed formulation, Maximus, PTx tools) accessed through a sales-led go-to-market model delivered by a team of agronomists and expert-consultants. Drone-based field application and helicopter spraying services extend precision agriculture capabilities to producers with wet or inaccessible terrain.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction fees on agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection, feed), grain commercialization margins and storage fees, retail commerce (hardware, fuel, propane, prepared food), agricultural machinery sales, and member subscriptions (200 qualifying shares at $10 nominal per full member). For fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, Covris reported consolidated revenue of nearly $188M CAD, net excess of $1,088,930 CAD, and total assets of $88.9M CAD, with a $520,000 CAD member refund (ristourne) approved at the 5th AGM. The cooperative is affiliated with Sollio Groupe Coopératif but operates independently under Quebec cooperative law.

Name

Covris Coopérative

Legal name

Covris Coopérative

Website

https://covris.coop

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Covris Coopérative is a member-owned agricultural cooperative serving farm producers across three Quebec regions through crop inputs, livestock production, grain commercialization, agroenvironment services, and retail hardware and convenience stores.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Services

NAICS

Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), Other Poultry Production (11239), Dual-Purpose Cattle Ranching and Farming (11213)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative
• Crop input distribution
• Animal nutrition feed
• Grain commercialization
• Farm supply retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Baie-du-Febvre

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Inputs Sales: Sale of seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides), animal feed, supplements, and minerals to agricultural producers. Revenue from both wholesale procurement and retail distribution through cooperative network.
2. Grain Commercialization: Buying, selling, consignment and storage of grains (corn, soybeans, barley, wheat, oats) through licensed grain centers. Revenue from margins on grain transactions and storage fees. Handles approximately 30,000 tonnes of storage capacity across two centers.
3. Retail Commerce (Quincailleries and Convenience Stores): Retail sales through BMR, BMR Express, and Agrizone hardware stores and Filgo-Sonic convenience stores and gas stations. Revenue from retail merchandise, fuel, lottery, prepared foods (PÀM ready-to-eat), and propane.
4. Animal Feed and Nutrition Products: Sale of complete feeds, supplements, sub-products, and minerals under Synchro and Goliath brands for dairy, bovine, equine, and goat production. Format options include bags, semi-bulk, and bulk. Additional revenue from forages, inoculants, additives, and equipment.
5. Agricultural Machinery Sales and Service (via Groupe Symac): Sales and service of agricultural machinery (Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Gleaner, Krone, etc.) through Groupe Symac, a co-ownership between Covris Coopérative and Agiska Coopérative. Revenue from new and used equipment sales, parts, and maintenance services.
6. Member Participation and Fees: Revenue from member share subscriptions (200 qualifying shares at $10 nominal value for full members, 6 qualifying shares for auxiliary members). Additional revenue generation through member preferential purchasing commitments and delivery of products and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Covris Coopérative is a member-owned agricultural cooperative that distributes crop inputs (Maizex seeds, custom-blended fertilizers, crop protection products), supplies complete animal nutrition programs and feed (Synchro, Goliath, EquiBalance, EquiLibre brands) for dairy, pork, poultry, beef and equine producers, and operates licensed grain commercialization (Covris Grains) with nearly 30,000 tonnes of storage. It also delivers agronomic and agroenvironmental advisory services through expert-consultants, drone-based field application, and precision agriculture tools, sells agricultural machinery via the Groupe Symac joint venture, and runs a rural retail network of BMR/Agrizone hardware stores and Filgo-Sonic convenience stores and gas stations across the Centre-du-Québec, Montérégie and Chaudière-Appalaches regions.

Product overview

Covris Coopérative is an agricultural cooperative operating as a multi-sector platform with distinct product lines across agricultural production and retail commerce. Its agricultural division includes five interconnected product areas: Crop Production (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection/pesticides, and the Covris Grains marketing division with ~30,000 tonnes of storage), Animal Production (poultry via the regional regroupement, pork via RP2R producing ~400,000 pigs/year, ruminant/dairy with Synchro and Goliath feed brands, and equine), Agroenvironmental Services (soil analysis, nutrient management plans, drone-based application, carbon footprint assessment), Agricultural Machinery (via the Groupe Symac joint venture offering equipment sales, service, and GPS/precision tech), and a Retail Commerce division comprising hardware stores (BMR/Agrizone banners) and convenience stores/gas stations (Filgo-Sonic banner). The cooperative also offers member support programs including the FCARA agricultural succession fund and Prix relève Sollio awards. All agricultural advisory services are delivered through a team of agronomists and professionals, accessible via the Sollio Agriculture-developed AgConnexion online portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Covris Grains (Grain Commercialization) Grain marketing and trading service for corn, soybeans, barley, wheat and oats, including purchase, sale, consignment and storage across two licensed grain centers with approximately 30,000 tonnes of storage. Offers spot and forward contracts, basis and futures contracts in CAD or USD, marketing strategy advice, and licensed buyer/classifier status under the Régie des marchés agricoles et alimentaires du Québec. Serves agricultural producers across the cooperative's territory.
• Semences Maizex (Seed Distribution) Exclusive distribution of Maizex brand seeds covering soybeans (biological, conventional, herbicide-tolerant), corn hybrids (grain and forage), forage crops (alfalfa, clover, birdsfoot trefoil), and cereals (barley, oats, wheat, rye). Targeted at crop producers in the cooperative's Quebec territory.
• Protection des cultures (Crop Protection Products and Application) Complete range of crop protection products (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) along with custom application services via self-propelled sprayer, helicopter (René Deslauriers) and drone, plus crop monitoring/dekking. Targeted at crop producers in the cooperative's territory.
• Fertilisants (Custom Fertilizer Blending and Application) Custom fertilizer blending based on soil analysis, offering bulk or big-bag granular and liquid fertilizers, with on-farm delivery and custom application using a Case IH Trident 5550 with 60-foot boom. Targeted at crop producers.
• Production avicole (Poultry Production Services) Poultry production services delivered as part of the Regroupement avicole Montérégie–Centre du Québec, providing chick supply through an affiliated hatchery, poultry feed, quota management, and expert advisory services for broiler, turkey and layer producers. Targeted at poultry producers in the territory.
• Production porcine (Pig Production Services) Pig production services delivered through Regroupement Porcin des Deux Rives (RP2R), producing approximately 400,000 pigs per year for Olymel slaughterhouses. Offers complete feed and FAF sales, technical and veterinary follow-up, and pig logistics management. Targeted at pork producers in the western Quebec territory.
• Production ruminant (Dairy and Beef Advisory and Feed) Dairy and beef production advisory and feed products including complete feeds, supplements, by-products and minerals under the Synchro and Goliath brands, technical monitoring, BESTMIX-formulated feeding programs, Lactascan economic calculations, and robotic milking support. Targeted at dairy and beef producers.
• Production équine (Equine Advisory and Feed) Equine production advisory and feed products, including the EquiBalance vitamin/mineral/amino acid supplement and EquiLibre cubed supplement. Targeted at horse breeders across the cooperative's territory.
• Machinerie agricole (Agricultural Machinery via Groupe Symac) Agricultural machinery sales, service and parts delivered through Groupe Symac (jointly owned by Covris Coopérative and Agiska Coopérative), offering Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Gleaner, Krone, Sunflower, Hardi, Unverferth, Vaderstad, Woods, Trimble and Topcon brands, plus repair, GPS installation and 24/7 mobile service. Targeted at farming enterprises in Quebec.
• Agroenvironnement (Agroenvironmental Advisory Services) Agroenvironmental advisory including precision agriculture, soil sampling, laboratory analysis, nutrient management plans (PAEF), phosphorus balance design, drone application of seeds and fertilizers, carbon footprint assessment, and variable-rate application. Targeted at crop producers.
• Quincailleries BMR / Agrizone (Hardware Retail Stores) Retail hardware stores operating under the BMR, BMR Express and Agrizone banners, selling hardware, construction materials, agricultural supplies, maple equipment, fencing, plumbing, paint, tools, seasonal products and work clothing, and offering delivery, metal cutting/bending, tool rental and paint recycling. Targeted at rural consumers, contractors and farmers in Baie-du-Febvre, Nicolet and Parisville.
• Dépanneurs et stations-service Filgo-Sonic (Convenience Stores and Gas Stations) Convenience stores and gas stations operating under the Filgo-Sonic banner, selling food, prepared meals (PÀM ready-to-eat), beer and wine, lottery tickets, and providing gasoline, diesel, propane and related services. Targeted at rural consumers and travellers across the cooperative's territory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue of nearly $188M CAD and net excess of $1,088,930 CAD for fiscal year 2025 (ending October 31). Total assets of $88.9M, up 2.8% from 2024.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Sollio Groupe CoopératifcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2020Sollio Groupe Coopératif is the parent cooperative and licensor of the Covris trademark. Covris is an affiliated agricultural cooperative under the Sollio network. Sollio provides governance through the Board of Directors representation (Jeannine Chartrand serves as administrator at Sollio), annual highlights presentations, and the network's 2025 excess of $211.9M before member refunds and taxes. The network includes expansion projects such as the Fernandière enlargement.
• Groupe SymaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroupe Symac is a joint venture (coproperty) between Covris Coopérative and Agiska Coopérative, operating three agricultural machinery centers in Parisville, Saint-Hyacinthe, and Saint-Bruno (Lac Saint-Jean). Covris director Stéphane Mongeau serves as Principal Director of Groupe Symac. Joint events include the annual VIP Méchoui at the Exposition agricole de la MRC de Bécancour.
• Fédération de la relève agricole du Québec (FRAQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRAQ is a joint administrator of the FCARA program (Fonds coopératif d'aide à la relève agricole) alongside Sollio Groupe Coopératif, affiliated cooperatives, and Mouvement Desjardins. FCARA supports young farmers aged 40 and under with up to $22,500 in financial support over 3 years.
• Mouvement DesjardinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMouvement Desjardins is a joint administrator of the FCARA program. Farmers must be members of a Desjardins caisse or Centre Desjardins Entreprises affiliated with the Mouvement Desjardins to be eligible for the FCARA program. Combined governance ensures financial support and professional services for young agricultural producers.
• TELUS SantésupportingOthersTELUS Santé provides free, confidential mental health and well-being support to FCARA program participants — up to 5 hours per year of professional consultation covering stress management, financial management, parenting, and general wellness, available 24/7.
• Regroupement Porcin des Deux Rives (RP2R)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRP2R is the pig producer grouping covering the western territory of Québec. Covris produces approximately 400,000 pigs per year through RP2R, destined for Olymel slaughterhouses. RP2R Director General Joël Zummo manages the regroupement, providing technical, veterinary, and logistical coordination for pig producers.
• OrganicOceansupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganicOcean, a Rimouski-based company, develops innovative marine-origin plant nutrition products. Covris distributes OrganicOcean biostimulants through its network, offering them as part of its crop protection and nutrition product line.
• OlymelsupportingOthersOlymel is the primary slaughterhouse destination for the approximately 400,000 pigs produced annually through the RP2R regroupement. Olymel operates large-scale pork processing facilities in Quebec.
• AgConnexion (by Sollio Agriculture)coreTechnology or IntegrationAgConnexion is the online client portal developed by Sollio Agriculture, providing producers access to precision agriculture tools, farm plans, soil analyses, expert recommendations, invoices, account statements, shipping notes, PAEF documents, and laboratory analyses — all in one centralized platform.
• René DeslaurierssupportingOthersRené Deslauriers provides helicopter spraying services for fungicide application in grain and forage corn in the Baie-du-Febvre sector. Helicopter application is offered as an alternative to ground spraying for large fields, in addition to the drone service and self-propelled sprayer services.
• Regroupement avicole Montérégie – Centre du QuébecsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCovris participates in the Regroupement avicole Montérégie – Centre du Québec, formed in 2009 by combining four cooperatives (La Coop Saint-Damase, La Coop Excel, La Coop Covilac, La Coop des Bois-Francs). Now eight cooperatives form this regroupement avicole under the Sollio Agriculture network, providing poultry producers with access to a hatchery, quality feed, quota management, and expert advisory services.
• MaizexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaizex is the exclusive seed brand distributed by Covris. Maizex seeds meet the highest quality standards and are available across the full range: soybeans (biological, conventional, herbicide-tolerant), corn (grain and forage), forages, and cereals. Covris offers the Maizex seed guide and runs an annual photo contest (#checkmonchampmaizex).

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nutrinor: Quebec-based agricultural cooperative operating across dairy, meat, grocery, hardware, and energy retail. Comparable multi-sector cooperative model in Quebec with similar member-driven retail and farm-supply structure.
• La Coop Purdel: Quebec agricultural cooperative serving the Bas-Saint-Laurent region with farm inputs, grain, petroleum, and hardware stores. Direct peer in the Quebec cooperative farm-supply ecosystem.
• Agiska Coopérative: Quebec agricultural cooperative and co-owner of Groupe Symac (the machinery joint venture Covris shares with Agiska). Closest direct peer due to joint ownership structure, overlapping territory, and shared farm-supply, grain, and retail operations.
• Groupe Symac: Joint venture between Covris Coopérative and Agiska Coopérative selling Massey Ferguson, Fendt, and Gleaner machinery. Directly comparable as an internal operating arm and peer in farm machinery distribution.
• La Coop Agrilait: Quebec agricultural cooperative focused on dairy and farm supply. Comparable through cooperative membership model, dairy advisory services, and overlap with Covris's ruminant product line.

Broad incumbents

• Viterra: One of Canada's largest grain handling and agricultural input companies. Comparable to Covris Grains business on grain commercialization, storage, and producer-facing marketing services.
• Nutrien Ag Solutions: Largest crop input retailer in North America with Canadian retail branches. Comparable through fertilizer, seed, crop protection, and ag-input distribution to Quebec producers.
• Sollio Groupe Coopératif: Parent cooperative network of which Covris is an affiliated member. Operates a national agricultural supply, grain, and retail platform across Canada; directly comparable as the apex body for Covris's cooperative model, governance, and supplier relationships.
• BMR Group: Quebec hardware banner network under which Covris operates BMR/BMR Express/Agrizone stores. Comparable in rural hardware retail and farm-supply merchandising across Quebec.

Emerging players

• Maizex Seeds: Canadian seed brand exclusively distributed by Covris. Comparable as a strategic supplier/partner in the seed product line and as a peer to other regional seed distributors in Quebec crop production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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