COCERAL

COCERAL, short for the Committee of European Cereals Traders, is a European trade association representing the interests of the grain and oilseed trade. It serves as a platform for its members to discuss issues related to the trade of cereals, oilseeds, pulses, rice, animal feed, and first transformation products thereof (e.g., flour, starch, vegetable oils).

COCERAL’s main objective is to promote free and fair trade in agricultural commodities within the European Union and internationally. To achieve this, the organization monitors and analyzes market developments, regulatory changes, and policy initiatives that impact the trade of its member commodities. It also provides its members with information and insights on these issues.

COCERAL actively engages with policymakers at the European level, including the European Commission, the European Parliament, and other relevant institutions. It advocates for policies that support a competitive and sustainable agricultural sector, facilitate trade, and ensure food security. COCERAL also works to foster cooperation and dialogue between its members and other stakeholders in the agricultural value chain, such as farmers, processors, and consumers.

The organization's activities include:

• Monitoring and analyzing EU and international agricultural policies.
• Providing market information and statistics to its members.
• Representing the interests of the grain and oilseed trade to policymakers.
• Organizing events and conferences for its members.
• Developing and promoting standards for the trade of agricultural commodities.