Congratulations to the winners of the IFAMA 2025 Global Student Case Competition, held in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil as part of IFAMA’s 35th Annual World Conference. This prestigious event brought together 26 teams from across the globe to tackle real-world challenges facing two of Brazil’s agribusiness leaders, SLC Agrícola and Atvos. After weeks of preparation and intense on-site competition, these emerging leaders impressed CEOs and judges alike with their innovative strategies and sharp business insights. Beyond the casework, students forged global connections, deepened their understanding of Brazil’s vibrant food and bioenergy sectors, and gained invaluable experience that will help shape their professional paths. Congratulations to all who competed!

Undergraduate Division

Undergraduate 1st Place: South Dakota State University (USA) 

Emma Eggenberger, Catherine Klein, Akasha Gorecki, Camila Monroy and Audrey Sieg

Pictured with Student Case Competition Co-Chair Juan José Boloaños Herrera.

Undergraduate 2nd Place: International Team

Juliana Daniella Arnold-Williams (Australia), Noah Azxevedo (USA) and Jacob Timchak (USA)

Pictured with Student Case Competition Co-Chair Juan José Boloaños Herrera.

Undergraduate 3rd Place: California State University, Chico (USA)

Lindsey Dillon, Karla Ahumada, and Luis Gomez

Pictured with Student Case Competition Co-Chair Juan José Bolaños Herrera.

Graduate Division

Graduate 1st Place: Kansas State University (USA)

Calder McCollum, Margaret Lippsmeyer and Abena Duku Damuah

Pictured with Student Case Competition Co-Chair Juan José Bolaños Herrera.

Graduate 2nd Place: University of California, Davis (USA)

Ria DeBiase, Sam Raburn, John Green and Yanan Zheng

Pictured with Student Case Competition Co-Chair Juan José Bolaños Herrera.

Graduate 3rd Place Purdue University (USA)

Gustavo Stevanin de Souza, Marshall Perkins and Miriam Deiz

Pictured with Student Case Competition Co-Chair Juan José Bolaños Herrera.

Early Career Professionals Division

ECP First Place: Food HG (New Zealand)

Thomas Sun, Ebony Leake, Lara Pritchard and Alexia Becroft

Pictured with Student Case Competition Co-Chair Louis Batley.

ECP 2nd Place: Food HG (New Zealand)

Erena Calder Hawkins, Charlotte Lewis, Ella Moffat and Alexander Hoek

Pictured with Student Case Competition Co-Chair Juan José Bolaños Herrera.

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