About us

Oleaginosa RAATZ S.A.

We are an agro industrial company located in Paraguay, founded in 1967. We produce, diversify and transform oilseeds.

Our industrial plants mainly manufacture products and subproducts such as raw oils and protein meals from tung (China wood oil), soybeans, sunflower, sorghum and canola.

Oleaginosa RAATZ S.A.

We are an agro industrial company located in Paraguay, founded in 1967. We produce, diversify and transform oilseeds.

Our industrial plants mainly manufacture products and by-products such as raw oils and protein meals from tung (China wood oil), soybeans, sunflower, grain sorghum/milo and canola.

Oleaginosa RAATZ processes about 360,000 tons of cereals and oilseeds annually. In addition, strict quality controls are carried out on the raw material and finished products in the industrial processes.

Oleaginosa RAATZ processes about 360,000 tons of cereals and oilseeds annually. In addition, strict quality controls are carried out on the raw material and finished products in the industrial processes.

From Paraguay to the world

These products are destined to the production of edible refined oils, balanced animal feeds, concentrate feeds and mineral salts that are commercialized within the country as well as Mercosur countries, Europe, Asia and the USA.

Trajectory,

Innovation and

Sustainability

We keep constantly growing and innovating to provide the highest quality standards in our products, as well as satisfaction to the market and the generation of a positive return to the community and the environment. 

MISSION

To encourage the growth of local production through the implementation of new technology in the production chain, turning grains into food and positioning our brands in the industry. Generating job opportunities while focusing in the environment and social responsabilities.

VISION

To be an Agroindustrial Company leading the diversification and transformation of oils and other subproducts.

VALUES

Sustainability: we perform our activities efficiently using resources, meeting the needs of present generations without harming future ones.

 

Commitment: we promote the sense of belonging and the active participation of our team of collaborators.

 

 

Social responsibility: we contribute to the development of communities in which we develop socially and economically, preserving the environment.

 

Honesty: we carry out all the activities in a transparent way fulfilling all our commitments and obligations.

 

Quality: we provide our customers with efficient products and services and we perform constant improvements and innovation.

OUR STORY

Milestones that turned dreams into realities

1967
1992
1996
2000
2007
2016

In 1967, entrepreneur brothers Lauro H. and Ricardo Raatz Reckziegel, founded Oleaginosa Raatz Brothers Company, starting as a tung oil storage, processing and manufacturing plant

The company ventures into the animal food business and the brand “INDABAL” emerged.
The company begins to produce edible oils after expanding the oil refinery plant and increasing the capacity to 2.25 tons per hour. The brand “PUROITE” is launched.
A loan from the Industrial Development Fund (FDI) is obtained to carry out the investments for the installation of a solvent extraction plant with a capacity of 400 Tn per day, soy base. The company changes its name to Oleaginosa Raatz S.A.
The company starts to process Canola and Sunflower seeds and a state-of-the-art laboratory is installed.
A poultry production farm is incorporated and marketed as “POLLO REAL”.

1967
1992
1996
2000
2007
2016
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OUR STORY

Milestones that turned dreams into realities

1967

In 1967, the enthusiastic brothers Lauro H. and Ricardo Raatz Reckziegel, grandchildren of the pioneer Karl Raatz (one of the first settlers in the region) and Gustavo Raatz children, together with their wives, Sara Ulbrich and Catalina Becker founded the firm OLEAGINOSAS RAATZ HERMANOS SRL in Bella Vista town, Itapua Department. Having as main market the oil production, since initially they were dedicated to the storage and processing of tung to turn it into oil. With time and the consolidation of new crops, the firm began to storage other raw materials produced in the region, such as soybean, sunflower and cottonseed.

At the beginning of the ’90s Alfredo Raatz Becker, the son of one of the founders, took the lead in the business. In 1992 the company entered the market of animal feed, launching the INDABAL brand.

1992
1996

In 1996 the company authorized the Oil Refinery. The oil industry is expanded with the installation of a refinery for the production of edible oils, with the capacity to refine 2.25 tons per hour. The crude oil is received and subjected to various processes until ready for consumption.

In the year 2000 RAATZ OILSEEDS S.A. becomes a joint company and obtained a credit from the Industrial Development Fund (FDI) to carry out the investments for the installation of a solvent extraction oil plant with grinding capacity for 400 tons per day, soybean base.

2000
2007

Within the process of diversification of raw materials, the purchase of canola for its industrial processing and obtaining of crude oil and flour in the year 2007 is also started. A modern laboratory is also installed with the latest equipment and qualified personnel to respond to the requirements of the sector. Starting in 2012, an oil extraction plant with a capacity of 750 tons per day is incorporated.

In the year 2016 RAATZ OILSEEDS S.A. incorporates a poultry production farm for its Pollo Real product.

2016
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OURBRANDS

We offer international quality products.

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