RTRS FIELD TRIP 2025 September 18 -20
Optionalactivityaftertheendofthe RTRSInternationalConferenceinSão Paulo. Registrations closed on 15 July
Curitiba, Paraná
Join us for a unique field trip to explore Castrolanda Agroindustrial Cooperative, one of Brazil’s leading agribusiness cooperatives, located in Paraná. Operated under a cooperative model, Castrolanda is among the top 10 agribusiness cooperatives in Brazil and a key player in the Paraná region.
The cooperative includes a group of RTRS-certified soy producers. During this visit, participants will have the opportunity to learn about their sustainable practices and see their work in the field first-hand.
Just a short distance away is Frísia Agroindustrial Cooperative, which also operates RTRScertified producers. This field trip presents an excellent opportunity to visit one of this farms and gain a closer understanding of RTRS soy certification in practice.
Take part in this experience to connect with producers, explore sustainable soy production, and witness the implementation of responsible agricultural practices on the ground.
Curitiba, Paraná
Preliminary itinerary
September 18th
• 1 PM: Lunch in Expo Center
Norte
• 2 PM: Transfer from Expo Center Norte to Guarulhos Aiport
• 4:55 PM: Flight GOL 1128 – GRU
/ CWB
• 6:00PM: Transfer to Ponta Grossa (145km, 2:30h)
• 9:30 PM: Hotel Check in in Ponta Grossa
• Dinner
• Overnight stay in Ponta Grossa.
September 19th
• 6:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel in Ponta Grossa
• 7:30 AM: Departure to Castrolanda (50k, 1 h)
• 8:30 AM: Visit Coop Farmer´s shop
• 9:30 AM: Reception at the Dutch Immigration Memorial
• 10.30 AM: Welcome remarks: Port Castrolanda + Fundação ABC + RTRS
• 12:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM: Visit 2 different certified farmers
• 6:00 PM: Return to the hotel
• 8:30 PM: Dinner
• Overnight stay in Ponta Grossa
September 20th
• 6:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel in Ponta Grossa
• Hotel check-out
• 8:00 AM: Visit Campos Gerais Malting Plant
• 10:00 PM: Transfer to the airport (150 km, 2:30h)
• 12 PM: Arrive to CWB
• Short stop for lunch
• 3 PM: Flight GOL 1165 –CWB/GRU –
• 4:05 PM: Arrive to Guarulhos airport . Terminal 3 for International connections
Curitiba, Paraná
• The activity will require a minimum of 20 registered participants to operate until July 15.
• The price of this option per participant will be €1,500 (Includes: flights São Paulo / Curitiba /São Paulo, with checked luggage and Carry-on; single room accommodation in 4* hotel; meals; ground transportation and simultaneous interpretation Portuguese / English)
• International travel insurance, a mandatory requirement for participation, shall be provided by each participant since it is not included in the Field Trip package.
• Participants will sign a “liability waiver document” in favor of RTRS once their registration is confirmed.
Become sponsors of the field trip
Sponsorship Value Proposition Investment
Field trips
Port of Santos/Curitiba, Paraná (September 18 –20)
Logo in all event graphic materials and digital platforms
Three (3) complimentary passes to attend the RTRS Conference (€720 value each)
Two (2) complimentary passes for the sponsored field trip (€1,200 average value each)
€10,500
Distribution rights for sponsor's promotional materials
