GrainPlaza is a specialized marketplace that unlocks the true value of Western Canada’s exceptional grain production by connecting farmers directly with overseas buyers who appreciate and will pay premiums for high-quality characteristics.

The Problem: Currently, Canadian farmers sell premium grains to bulk commodity shippers where superior qualities—specific protein levels, unique varieties, organic certifications, or specialized growing methods—disappear into massive bulk shipments. Farmers receive commodity prices despite producing exceptional products, while overseas buyers seeking specific quality attributes struggle to find reliable sources.

The Solution: GrainPlaza facilitates direct connections between producers and international buyers, enabling transactions that preserve and reward quality differentiation. By utilizing standard intermodal shipping containers rather than bulk vessels, buyers can receive exactly the grain they ordered while farmers capture the full premium value of their superior products.

Market Opportunity: As container shipping costs approach bulk shipping economics for smaller volumes, direct container-based trade becomes increasingly viable. This shift opens new possibilities for specialty grain commerce that benefits both sides—farmers earn higher margins for quality production while buyers gain access to precisely specified, traceable grain supplies.

GrainPlaza is a  collaboration between DeeperPoint and Adil and Eren Cubukgil who  provide crucial real-world validation. For years, the Cubukgils have facilitated direct deals between Canadian grain producers and overseas buyers using traditional human-mediated methods, proving both market demand and the viability of container-based specialty grain commerce. Witnessing their manual success in connecting quality producers with premium buyers inspired Cosolvent as a scalable AI-based way to automate the nuanced matching that a thin market requires.