Cotecna Brazil Inaugurates New Rio Grande Branch and Laboratory

Cotecna Brazil has officially inaugurated its new branch and laboratory in the city of Rio Grande, a highly strategic location for Brazil’s agricultural exports and international trade flows. This expansion represents an important milestone in Cotecna’s continued commitment to supporting the agri‑commodities sector with reliable, high‑quality inspection and testing services.

The new facility has been designed and equipped with advanced technology to serve the needs of the agricultural market, enhancing operational efficiency, speed, and technical accuracy. From this location, Cotecna Brazil is well positioned to support exporters, traders, producers, and logistics operators across key supply chains. 

Comprehensive Service Scope 

The Rio Grande branch provides supervision services for loading and discharging operations, covering a wide range of commodities, including: 

• Soybeans
• Corn
• Wheat
• Rice
• Soybean meal
• Sorghum
• Fertilizers 

These services are delivered by a highly skilled and experienced team, recognized in the market for its technical expertise and strict adherence to international standards. 

On‑Site Laboratory Capabilities 

The newly inaugurated on‑site laboratory offers a broad portfolio of analyses, allowing faster turnaround times and enhanced quality control. Available tests include: 

• Oil
• Protein
• Fiber
• Moisture
• Ash
• Urease activity
• Sand / silica
• Falling number
• Free fatty acids (FFA)
• pH
• Granulometry
• Free water
• Hardness 

By integrating inspection and laboratory services in one location, Cotecna simplifies operations for clients while ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance. 

A Strategic Step Forward 

The Brazil leadership team is proud of this achievement, which significantly strengthens Cotecna’s agricultural inspection and testing capabilities in one of the country’s most important logistics hubs. This new branch reinforces our long‑term commitment to supporting Brazil’s agribusiness sector with trusted, independent, and value‑added services. 

Congratulations to the entire Cotecna Brazil team for their dedication and teamwork in bringing this important project to life. 

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To learn more or request a service, please contact us at: customer.care@cotecna.com.br 

About Cotecna

For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.