Copersucar: A World Leader in Sugar and Ethanol

Copersucar: A World Leader in Sugar and Ethanol

Copersucar is a Brazilian sugar and ethanol cooperative founded in 1959. Today, it’s the world’s largest originator and trader of cane sugar, and one of the largest ethanol trading organizations. Copersucar’s mission is to create value through logistic capacity, differentiated trading operations, an...

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Published in:The international food and agribusiness management review Vol. 19; no. 2; pp. 207 - 240
Main Authors: Neves, Marcos Fava, Gray, Allan W, Bourquard, Brian A
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-01-2016
Edition:1030
Series:Issue 2
Volume 19
Subjects:
Agribusiness
Agricultural and Food Policy
Brazil
case study
cooperative
Crop Production/Industries
ethanol
financial management
global supply chain operations
International Development
International Relations/Trade
Land Economics/Use
sugar
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Summary:Copersucar is a Brazilian sugar and ethanol cooperative founded in 1959. Today, it’s the world’s largest originator and trader of cane sugar, and one of the largest ethanol trading organizations. Copersucar’s mission is to create value through logistic capacity, differentiated trading operations, and operational excellence. The case is designed to help participants conduct both internal and external analyses through engaging, first-hand materials detailing Copersucar’s growth, operations, finances, and cooperative structure. It is written primarily for professional, executive, and graduate students.
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ISSN:1559-2448
1559-2448
DOI:10.22004/ag.econ.234963