Services

Sourcing sugar and other commodities from producers (mills, refiners, farmers, co-ops)

 Sales to industrial users (food & beverage, confectionery, pharma, ethanol)

 Spot and long‑term supply contracts

 Bulk, containerized, or bagged shipments

Ocean freight, inland transport, warehousing

 Port handling, storage, and inventory management

 Just‑in‑time deliveries, distribution to multiple plants/markets

Price risk management using futures, options, and swaps (e.g., ICE sugar contracts)

 Structured pricing (fixed price, average price, price caps/floors, formula pricing)

 Currency and basis risk management

Trade finance and pre‑export finance for producers

 Inventory and supply chain finance

 Deferred payment terms or credit lines for customers

Quality control, lab testing, certification (ICUMSA specs for sugar, etc.)

 Product customization (granulation, color, packaging types)

 Technical support for industrial use (process optimization, substitution between grades)

Market reports, price indications, and trend analysis

 Origin and destination market insights

 Strategy advice on procurement, sourcing, and timing

Certification programs (e.g., Fairtrade, Bonsucro, organic, RSPO for palm, etc. depending on commodities)

 ESG reporting support and traceability (farm‑to‑factory)

 Compliance with trade regulations, sanctions, and customs