Exhibiting at Anuga Select Brazil 2025

COOPEROESTE, officially known as Cooperativa Regional Auriverde de São Miguel do Oeste, is a prominent agricultural and dairy cooperative based in São Miguel do Oeste, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Established with the aim of supporting rural producers in the western region of Santa Catarina, COOPEROESTE has become a benchmark for integrated rural development, agro-industrial innovation, and sustainable dairy production in Brazil.

Core Business Operations

The cooperative operates in multiple verticals including dairy processing, animal nutrition, agricultural inputs, and veterinary solutions. With a network of members and producers, COOPEROESTE facilitates the entire agricultural production chain from field to consumer. It offers its members technical assistance, logistics support, processing facilities, and market access to ensure productivity and profitability.

Product and Service Offerings

COOPEROESTE maintains a broad and diversified product portfolio under well-recognized regional brands. Key product categories include:

• Dairy Products:

  • Pasteurized Milk
  • Fresh and Aged Cheeses
  • Yogurts and Fermented Milk Beverages
  • Cream and Butter

• Animal Nutrition Products (under brand Oeste Nutrição):

  • Ruminant Feed (dairy and beef cattle)
  • Poultry Feed
  • Swine Feed
  • Equine and Pet Feed

• Agricultural Inputs:

  • High-yield Seeds
  • Certified Fertilizers
  • Herbicides and Pesticides

• Veterinary Products:

  • Livestock Medicines
  • Mineral and Nutritional Supplements
  • Vaccines and Health Management Solutions

These products are marketed through proprietary brands such as Terra Viva, Amanhecer, and Oeste Nutrição.

Specialization and Core USP

COOPEROESTE’s unique selling proposition lies in its strong vertical integration, community-centric cooperative model, and cutting-edge technology adoption:

• Integration Model: Supports producers with technical consultancy, financing, feed supply, and guaranteed purchase, ensuring end-to-end quality control.
• Industry 4.0 Implementation: Embraced automation and IoT systems to monitor milk quality, equipment efficiency, and animal health.
• Environmental Commitment: Implements waste recycling, methane capture from dairy farms, and eco-friendly packaging for its products.

Financial and Export Performance

Although COOPEROESTE operates primarily in the domestic market, its financial trajectory and operational scale are significant:

• Annual Revenue Estimate: Over BRL 200 million (~USD 40 million), based on regional cooperative rankings and financial disclosures by Fecoagro-SC.
• Milk Processing Capacity: Exceeds 150,000 liters/day, placing it among the top cooperatives in western Santa Catarina.
• Member Base: Serves more than 3,000 associated producers, making it a major employment and economic driver in the region.
• Retail Presence: Products sold in over 300 outlets across Santa Catarina, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Target Markets

COOPEROESTE primarily caters to the southern Brazilian consumer market with growing interest in expanding its footprint into:

• Retail Chains and Supermarkets: Regional distribution of Terra Viva and Amanhecer brands.
• Agro-veterinary Retailers: Widespread supply of animal nutrition and veterinary products.
• Institutional Buyers: Supply agreements with schools, hospitals, and foodservice companies.

Capabilities

• Milk Collection Fleet: Specialized trucks with cold chain technology ensuring raw milk quality.
• Processing Facilities: HACCP and ISO-aligned units with high automation levels.
• R&D and Labs: In-house labs for quality testing, nutritional formulation, and product innovation.
• Sustainability Initiatives:
  • Biogas plants installed in several farms
  • Training for producers in low-carbon agriculture
  • Rainwater harvesting in industrial units

Certifications and Compliance

COOPEROESTE complies with multiple industry and government standards, including:

• SIF Certification for dairy processing and food safety
• MAPA-approved feed formulations for commercial livestock nutrition
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in both veterinary and food product lines
• ISO 9001 and HACCP-aligned internal quality protocols (under implementation)

Customer Testimonials and Recognition

Although direct customer testimonials are not publicly listed, COOPEROESTE has been regularly featured in:

• Diário Catarinense and Rural SC: For dairy technology leadership and producer empowerment
• Fecoagro-SC Yearbooks: For excellence in cooperative governance and sustainable rural development
• YouTube Testimonials and Field Days: Producers sharing improvements in yield and profitability after joining the cooperative programs

Major Achievements

• 20+ years of cooperative operations enhancing local food security and farmer livelihoods
• Launch of the Amanhecer dairy line, achieving regional recognition for taste and purity
• Awarded by FAESC (Federação da Agricultura e Pecuária do Estado de Santa Catarina) for rural innovation and community engagement
• Successful digital transformation project in partnership with TOTVS, positioning Cooperoeste as a model for Industry 4.0 in agribusiness

With its deep roots in the community, broad capabilities across agricultural and dairy value chains, and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, COOPEROESTE continues to serve as a model rural cooperative in Brazil.