Agrio International - Distribution

Transportation

Committed to
Sustainable Shipping

As responsible freight operators, we fully support the International Maritime Organization’s environmental protection regulations, particularly with regards to ballast water treatment as well emissions reductions, such as SOx and other greenhouse gases.

We continue to seek sustainable and innovative design solutions to the necessary gradual decarbonization of maritime freight, working in partnership with international industry bodies, shipyards and ship owners, as members of the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI). Our goal is to participate actively in the reduction of the maritime carbon footprint.

In 2019 we continued to study the feasibility of carbon-reducing technologies and efficiency designs, such as wind propulsion or LNG dual fuel. We also took part in an SSI working group studying avenues for the use of biofuels in shipping. We have steadily reduced our CO2 emissions over the last two years, through optimized routing and investment in more efficient tonnage.

Safe, reliable
and responsible

Shipment of agricultural goods is key to our business.We invest in our own river, ocean, rail and road transportation, which we use both for our own business and for third-party customers.

Paddy

Between 3 to 5 months after planting, paddy is harvested from the paddy field and dried before being sent to mills, where it is checked for quality and weight before processing.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), China is the largest producer of paddy, with 162 million hectares harvested in 2019.

Brown

From dried paddy, brown rice is milled to become semi-processed rice. The inedible outer hull is removed and can be used as a source of energy.

Brown rice is considered a healthy food source because the bran and germ it retains are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

For instance, one cup of brown rice contains 3.5 grams of fiber and 88% of the recommended daily intake of manganese, a vital mineral for important body processes such as bone development, wound healing and blood sugar regulation.

Milled

Semi-processed brown rice can be milled further, removing its husk, bran and germ layers to varying degrees. This changes the appearance and flavor of the crop and, importantly, extends its storage life. This is because the oil that the milling process removes is susceptible to oxidation and degradation.

After milling, the rice is polished, resulting in a shiny white finish to the seed. Milled rice is a an appetizing source of carbohydrates and protein, and can be enhanced with added minerals and vitamins to increase its nutritional value.

Parboiled

Soaking, pressure steaming and drying rice prior to milling produces parboiled rice. As a consequence of this process, nutrients are driven from the bran to the kernel, so that milling removes less of the rice’s nutritional value than it would do otherwise.

Parboiled rice is firm and less prone to overcooking than other forms of rice. This makes it a key ingredient in commercial products such as canned or frozen foods. Fortification of parboiled rice with added vitamins and minerals is common, particularly in the US.

Distribution

The core activity of the Company.

Agrio International's intention whenever it is possible to build direct link in case of the exports with the buyer and in case of imports with the customer to be able to reach competitive price and provide excellent service level. This latter is inevitable important for the brand building activity of the Company. Estraco is in direct or indirect contact with almost all Hungarian and Multinational owned chains (hyper, retail, C+C discounter) which are present in Hungary. Besides, there are strong co-operations with wholesalers as well.

To effectively reach consumers Agrio International allocate massive resources for trade marketing activities (space and range, price, promotion, merchandising etc.) The primary aim of the intensive use of the trade marketing tools is to reinforce the pull type of sales i.e. consumer focus in the distribution activity. As far as the service level concern Agrio International is proud to mention that the scorecard we received from our customers are almost always 100%.

The Agrio International team is sure that the experiences that were gathered over the years, the dedication in favour the professionalism, the local network and the one in abroad will help to regard Agrio International as a reliable and effective contact in the eyes of our existing and possible partners.