Irgovel

Irgovel (Indústria Riograndense de Óleos Vegetais) is a leading Brazilian company specializing in the processing of rice bran to produce high-value oils and bioactive compounds. The company is particularly noted for its production of Gamma Oryzanol, a substance used in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries for its antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering properties. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Pelotas, Brazil, Irgovel was acquired by the global agribusiness giant Bunge in 2013. It operates as a key industrial unit within Bunge's specialty ingredients portfolio, serving both domestic and international markets. The company's expertise lies in advanced extraction and refining technologies that transform agricultural by-products into functional ingredients for human and animal health.