Frisia acquires soybean crushing plant in Ponta Grossa

Frísia Cooperativa Agroindustrial has signed a contract to acquire a soybean crushing plant in Ponta Grossa. The plant processes 3,4 tons per day. The industrial complex belongs to Louis Dreyfus Company. Current employees will remain at the facility.

According to the cooperative's superintendent, Mario Dykstra, the purchase expands vertical integration and adds value for cooperative members. He states that the unit is part of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. The strategy includes integrating the receipt of raw materials, industrialization, and marketing of by-products. The measure seeks to increase efficiency, strengthen competitiveness, and guarantee autonomy in the market.

Located on a 58,08-hectare site, the unit encompasses grain reception, processing, and storage, with a static capacity of 300 tons. The complex includes soybean preparation, oil and meal extraction, degumming and bottling of lecithin, and a refinery.

The crushing plant will primarily direct the production of degummed soybean oil towards the manufacture of biofuels. The meal will serve the domestic market and exports. The plant will also produce lecithin and soybean hulls, destined for the food industries for human consumption and animal feed.

The operation is contingent upon approval from the Administrative Council for Economic Defense and the transfer of licenses and authorizations. The cooperative anticipates completing the process by the second half of 2026.