Discover how one of America’s largest agri-food cooperatives transformed its approach to commercial risk by integrating Coface’s Trade Credit Insurance with advanced Business Information services. Operating across 200 countries and uniting 75,000 producers, this cooperative now makes informed decisions in under 15 minutes—thanks to a data-driven strategy that’s reshaping global trade practices.
75,000 members, 200 countries, 20,000 shareholders: the risk equation of an agri-food cooperative
A major American agri-food cooperative, uniting 75,000 farmers and producers across 200 countries, is tackling the complexities of global trade head-on. With nearly a century of history and a network of 750 cooperatives and 20,000 shareholders, this top-100 U.S. company is reshaping how commercial risk is managed in the agri-food sector.
Faced with globalization, economic instability, and shifting value chains, the cooperative needed a dynamic, real-time view of its partners’ financial health. In today’s fast-moving trade environment, enriched data and business intelligence have become essential tools for making confident decisions.
A Dual Strategy: Trade Credit Insurance Meets Business Information insights
To protect its global operations from payment defaults, the cooperative first adopted Coface’s Trade Credit Insurance. But given the complexity of its business — from financing producers to distributing fertilizers — it required more than just coverage. It needed insight.
That’s why the cooperative enhanced its risk prevention strategy with Coface’s Business Information services. These tools provide detailed company identification and financial data on customers, suppliers, and prospects — enabling smarter, faster decisions.
We were looking for a global partner. Coface’s Business Information gives us maximum insight in minimum time.
explains the company's Risk Director.
This approach supports the cooperative’s ambition to build a fully integrated, global ecosystem for commercial risk management — shifting from reactive responses to proactive, data-driven monitoring.
Decisions in Under 15 Minutes: Speed Meets Precision
Thanks to Coface’s solutions, the cooperative can now evaluate a partner’s financial stability, adjust trade terms, and reduce risk exposure — all within 15 minutes.
Our goal was to empower our sales teams with fast, reliable answers. Coface made that possible !
emphasizes the company's Risk Director.
The challenge wasn’t just gathering data — it was turning it into actionable insights. Coface’s Business Information tools help the cooperative identify early warning signs and weak signals of potential payment issues, allowing it to secure deals before contracts are signed. This capability is transforming how decisions are made across the organization.
Smart APIs and Seamless Integration: The Tech Behind the Strategy
By combining Trade Credit Insurance with Business Information services, the cooperative benefits from a robust, complementary risk management system. Coface’s API solutions integrate directly into the cooperative’s internal platforms, enabling real-time data flow without disrupting existing operations.
This success story marks a new era in commercial risk management. With 86% of business leaders now viewing data and AI as essential, the cooperative’s strategy blends smart data, expert analysis, and cutting-edge technology.
80 Years of Expertise. A Global Ecosystem of Trust
To further optimize its risk strategy, the cooperative taps into Coface’s global ecosystem — where trade credit insurance and business intelligence work in synergy. This unique combination offers exclusive insights and a rich data heritage, positioning Coface as a trusted global partner.
Coface isn’t just a data provider — they use their own data to make decisions. That gives us greater confidence in their insights.
concludes the cooperative's risk director.
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