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1 Added value for agrifood

2 History Founded in 1991, Cooperativa Terremerse is the result of the merger of various cooperatives under the common aegis of C.O.R.A.S., whose own roots lie in the Cooperativa Servizi a Coloni, Piccoli proprietari e affittuari of Massa Lombarda, founded on 30 April 1911 and effectively the ancestor of today s Terremerse. Member cooperatives Over the years many cooperative ventures from various regions and sectors have brought their own resources and experience to Terremerse: agricultural supplies, grain and fruit/vegetable contributions, meat processing. C.O.R.A.S C.A.S.A. C.A.P.C.A CIM C.A.S.A. Valle Pega C.A.S.A. S. Giuseppe di Bagnacavallo di Filo di Argenta di San Giovanni di Ostellato di Comacchio di S. Giuseppe C.A.S.A. Copparo di Copparo C.C.B.F. di Massa Fiscaglia C.A.S.A. Ostellato di Ostellato COMACAR di Voltana C.C.P.A. / SOLGEA / CEREALSOL di Ravenna P.E.M.P.A. di Imola Terremerse is an established player in the agrifood sector, with the ability to network the produce and values of its members, offer them partnership services for their destination markets and organize contributions. The objective: to create agrifood value in sustainable fashion for consumers, members, clients and employees, with total respect for people and the environment. agrosupplies million million million agricultural fruit grain 26 machinery and and vegetable & protein foods equipment million,000 tonnes Areas of business and services research & development fruit tomato other vegetables 0, meats 22 The national and international markets on which Terremerse is most active are grain and protein foods, fruit & vegetables, agrosupplies, agricultural machinery and equipment and meats. million,000 tonnes,000 tonnes,000 tonnes million

3 The coop Structures and territory Corporate Area Emilia Romagna, Lazio, Basilicata Points of Sale Provinces of Ravenna, Ferrara, Forlì 21 Points o Sale Agricultural Machinery and Equipment 2 Agrosupplies Distribution Centre 1 Fruit/Vegetable Producers 2 Fruit/Vegetable Collection Centres 3 Grain Collection Centres: 10 - of which only Storage 4 - of which Storage and Drying 3 Meat Processing Centre 1 Test Facility And Pest Control Laboratory 1 sales volume cooperative members 5, million subsidizing members 710 Activities Agrosupplies Marketing and sale of agronomical and animal nutrition products Power, agricultural machinery and equipment Plant engineering, drainage and irrigation systems Technical advice: organic, integrated, traditional; corporate planning Nutrition and protection Applied testing Technological packages monitoring Test facility and pest control laboratory Grain & protein foods Contributions, storage, drying, sale Fruit & vegetables Contributions, storage, processing, sale Meats Processing, sale regular employees 170 occasional employees 600 Services Collection of loans from co-operative members to the co-operative Receipts and payments OPERA: Financial and insurance services

4 Certifications Agrosupplies Code of Ethics and Organizational Model 231 Terremerse cultivates values of honesty, loyalty, integrity and transparency as well as the values on which the cooperative movement is based. It applies its own CODE OF ETHICS and Organizational Model 231. Grain certifications Fruit & vegetable certifications Research & Development Since we run our own research and development operation, we can provide our clients with exclusive and up to date information. Our team of 31 technicians distribute the findings of production research to assist members and clients and adapt acquired know-how to each specific requirement. UNI EN ISO 22005:2008 Corn UNI EN ISO 22005:2008 Durum wheat, soft wheat, barley Certification of conformity to Reg. 834/2007 Storage and sale of organic grain for the producers of - San Giovanni di Ostellato (Fe) - Massa Fiscaglia (Fe) - Filo d Argenta (Fe) - S. Alberto (Ra) UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 Collection, drying, storage and delivery of grain and protein foods of the producers of - San Giovanni di Ostellato (Fe) - Filo d Argenta (Fe) - S. Alberto (Ra) QC Certification from OP Cereali Emilia Romagna BRC fruit and vegetable producers IFS fruit and vegetable producers UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 fruit and vegetable production processes Reg. CE 834/07 organic fruit and vegetables GLOBALG.A.P; QC; I.G.P. Romagna peach and nectarine I.G.P. Emilia Romagna pears D.O.P Bologna potatoes Meat certifications UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 meat production processes BRC meat production plant IFS meat production plant Principal products PESTICIDES FERTILIZERS MANURES SEEDS PLANT ENGINEERING DRAINAGE IRRIGATION AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT GARDENING PRODUCTS LEISURE 21 points of sale With 21 points of sale across the provinces of Ravenna, Ferrara and Forlì we are always close to our members, who number over 6,000. The exclusive Terremerse brand for our range of gardening products available at our sales outlets. Working in partnership with the road haulage firm Consar Logistica of Ravenna, Terremerse has created Logikem, a nationwide logistics platform for the storage and supply of pesticides. Terremerse is a member of Cooperativa Capri, which specializes in the sale of diesel and other oil products.

5 Research & Development Fruit & vegetables Experimental research and test facility Our experimental research activities are designed to yield improvements in crop and fruit production, using the techniques and products that innovation makes available. Pest control laboratory Our pest control laboratory works to develop new methods of pest control, with reduced active ingredients use and consequent benefits for the environment. Technical assistance and training Economic observatory PROTECTION NUTRITION AGRONOMIC TECHNIQUES SELECTION OF VARIETALS PUBLICATION EFFICIENCY TESTING PERSISTENCE OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS VIROLOGICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY CONTROL WIND TUNNEL TESTING TECHNICAL SEMINARS AND MEETINGS MARKET EVALUATIONS SOCIO-ECONOMIC STUDIES CORPORATE CONSULTING The fruit and vegetables we sell come directly from carefully selected member producers, many of them certified, using approved production methods. These producers employ integrated production systems and mating disruption pest control techniques, which allow them to significantly reduce the use of chemical pesticides and extend the use of organic methods. Principal products PEACH NECTARINE PEAR APPLE KIWI WATERMELON MELON STRAWBERRY APRICOT PLUM INDUSTRIAL TOMATO OTHER INDUSTRIAL FRUIT & VEGETABLES CROPS Before going on sale, all produce is subjected to laboratory controls which determine whether it comes up to the required standards. Advanced cultivation techniques and carefully controlled ripening and harvesting schedules are characteristic of Terremerse produce. Terremerse is a member of Pempacorer, a producers organization which is a leading name in the production and export of quality Italian fruit and vegetables.

6 Grain & protein foods Terremerse is a partner of leading world players (pasta makers, infant foods, mills and feed suppliers) for whom quality including organic produce is an asset for increased customer loyalty. By acting at every link in the chain, Terremerse generates value for member producers, for itself and for its partners. Principal products SOFT WHEAT DURUM WHEAT CORN SORGHUM SOYA SUNFLOWER RICE Terremerse is a member of Cereali Emilia Romagna, a producers organization formed with the Agricultural Consortium of Ravenna, Agricultural Consortium of Bologna and Modena, Agricultural Consortium of Forlì Cesena and Rimini, Progeo, Agricultural Consortium of Piacenza and Agricultural Consortium of Reggio Emilia. Its principal objective is to sell and add value to the produce of its members. Working in partnership with Molino Spadoni S.p.A. and Molino Boschi S.r.l., Terremerse founded ISA Italiana Stoccaggi Agricoli for the integrated storage and conservation of grain in special centres. Terremerse help their producers at every stage, from crop planning through seeding to harvest. We collect, store, preserve and sell their produce. On the production side we generate value by implementing policies at every link on the chain of value: Activating technical and agronomic assistance packages designed to obtain optimum yields in terms of quality and quantity, respecting the principles of environmental sustainability and food safety. With Added Value Agreements for farms to produce as per market demand. Ensuring constant volumes of supplies on the outlet market, with individually traceable batches and high standards of service. Adding value to produce, via sales policies designed to meet fluctuating market requirements.

7 Silo bags Machinery A revolutionary storage method The introduction of the innovative silo bag system for grain storage has enabled us to develop techniques which improve grain conservation both in economic and qualitative terms. Principal products Tractors Earthworking machines Seeding machines Harvesting machines and equipment Haymaking machines Machinery and equipment for weeding and crop protection Machines for vine cultivation IRrigation systems Combine harvesters Balers The advantages of this competitive and flexible storage system are: Low plant and management costs Pre- and after-sales services Consulting and estimates Technical and sales support Financing Mechanical assistance from authorized workshops Spares for leading brands Sale-exchange of used machinery Low environmental impact Natural conservation of the stored product Points of Sale BAGNACAVALLO (RA) PORTOMAGGIORE (FE) Differentiated storage even for small quantities, intrinsic qualitative characteristics, improving the ability to meet client requirements and ensuring the necessary standards Our Partners

8 Meat Processing Processing and sale In the meat processing centre in Voltana di Lugo, a dedicated facility for the processing and curing of pork products, Terremerse produces its COMACAR range of fresh and cured charcuterie and hams for the retail and wholesale markets. It also processes meat for the leading supermarket and hypermarket chains. Operations BUTCHERY HAM FACTORY CHARCUTERIE fresh charcuterie products CHARCUTERIE cured charcuterie products Principal Products FRESH COLD CUTS FRESH CHARCUTERIE CURED CHARCUTERIE HAMS

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