September 24, 2013

With the construction of new feed plant, Brazilian agricultural co-op Capal Cooperativa Agroindustrial is planning to significantly grow its feed production capabilities in 2014.

The new feed plant is being built to meet the feed demands of its 1,500 members.

The plans were unveiled last Thursday as the co-op celebrated its 53rd year since its founding. Capal Cooperativa Agroindustrial currently operates six production units, seven shops and an agricultural fuel Station.

The co-op has experienced significant growth in recent years, giving it a leading position in the agro-industrial region in Southern Brazil.

In 2013 the co-op has planned investments of US$45 million, with a total of BRL80 million (US$36.4 million) to be invested over the next three years. In Taquarivaí, São Paulo a new corn storage unit capable of storing 44,000 tonnes of corn is currently being built.