Orplana and Unica formalize the review of Consecana-SP.

The revision of the Consecana-SP model was formalized this Thursday (16), during the Cana Summit 2026, with the definition of new rules for the remuneration of sugarcane and adjustments in the governance of the system. The agreement between the Union of the Sugarcane and Bioenergy Industry (Unica) and the Organization of Associations of Sugarcane Producers of Brazil (Orplana) establishes an additional factor for the producer, the application of retroactive adjustments to the 2024/25 and 2025/26 harvests and the following ones, in addition to the implementation of an independent audit.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) indicates that the 4,5% factor constitutes an additional component guaranteed exclusively to the sugarcane producer, without being included in the reference formula, thus preventing automatic extension to third-party contracts.

Furthermore, the document states that existing standard Consecana contracts (“pure Consecana”) will receive a 4,5% adjustment starting from the 2024/2025 harvest. For new contracts, the minimum VTC (Price of ATR × Quantity of ATR) will correspond to the Consecana-SP plus a factor of 4,5% for those whose remuneration is lower than that percentage.

The adjustment will be applied retroactively to standard contracts starting from the 2024/25 crop year and will also apply to new contracts where the remuneration falls below this level.

Governance

The memorandum also establishes measures to improve the governance of Consecana-SP, which includes reviewing the decision-making structure and hiring external support to update the bylaws and professionalize management. Among the points foreseen are guaranteeing technical independence in the issuance of circulars and implementing an external audit to verify the calculation of the ATR price.

The document also provides for a review of the model's criteria every five years, starting with the 2025/26 crop season.

Finally, the implementation of the measures will be approved by the Board of Directors of Consecana-SP after holding an Extraordinary General Assembly to elect its members this Friday (17). Following that, deliberation is planned on the revision of the model, the publication of the 7th edition of the Manual and the regularization of the circulars.

The formalization of the memorandum concluded the program for Cana Summit 2026, an event promoted by Orplana as part of the celebrations for the organization's 50th anniversary.

“This agreement consolidates important advances for the Consecana-SP model, preserving its foundation and incorporating mechanisms that strengthen security and predictability for sugarcane producers. The definition of this additional factor in remuneration, associated with clearer governance rules and the emphasis on technical criteria, contributes to a more balanced environment in the relationship between producers and industry. It is a consistent step towards strengthening the system, respecting existing contracts and the particularities of the field,” said Roberto Cestari, president of the Orplana Council. 

For Evandro Gussi, president of Unica, the agreement marks a significant advance for the Brazilian sugarcane and energy sector, reflecting the ability of producers and industry to build joint solutions. “Based on the work conducted by FGV Agro, we have advanced in updating the technical-economic criteria and strengthening the governance of Consecana-SP, with greater predictability, transparency, and security for the entire chain. This is a movement that consolidates trust between the parties and creates the basis for a more stable, balanced, and competitive environment in the field and in the industry,” he concluded.