Alvean is a sugar trading firm. As of 2023, it was the largest sugar trading firm in the world, and in 2021 Reuters reported that the firm was responsible for 20% of the sugar trade.
Alvean was created through a joint venture between Brazilian firm
Copersucar and American firm
Cargill
Cargill, Incorporated is an American multinational food corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865 by William Wallace Cargill, it is the largest privately held c ...
. Cargill sold its stake in Alvean to Copersucar in 2021.
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Mauro Angelo became CEO of the firm in July 2023, replacing Paulo Roberto de Souza.]
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2014 establishments in Switzerland
Sugar companies
Commodities traders
Cargill
Agriculture companies of Brazil
Companies based in Geneva
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