One of every three cups of coffee consumed in the world is Brazilian. So it’s no surprise as the producer of a third of the world’s coffee (60m bags estimated in the 2018 season) that Brazil is also its number 1 exporter.
In the city of Monte Carmelo (Minas Gerais state), Fazenda Santa Bárbara has stood out as a model of innovation and sustainability in the production of specialty coffee. Under the leadership of Juliana Rezende, the farm has integrated traditional practices with modern techniques, changing agricultural management to preserve the soil, water, and biodiversity. Juliana, who […]
From February 10 to 14, 2025, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), through the Agro.BR Project, organized a trade mission to Dubai to promote Brazilian coffee in the Middle Eastern market. The delegation, consisting of ten Brazilian rural entrepreneurs, attended the World of Coffee Dubai 2025 fair and visited local roasters and cafés. […]
Brazil is the world leader in coffee production and export, with a long history of excellence. The country exported 49.12 million bags in 2024, supplying over 100 countries. This success stems from the superior quality and diverse flavors that make Brazilian coffee appreciated worldwide. Brazil’s strength in the global market Brazil stands out for its […]
At the end of 2024, Minas Gerais welcomed a delegation of international buyers eager to discover what makes Brazilian coffee so special. Representatives from countries like South Korea, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, the United States, and Canada participated in an immersive experience in the Campos das Vertentes region in Minas, renowned […]
Brazilian coffee took center stage at the recent International Coffee Week (SIC), held in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. As one of the largest coffee events in the world, SIC gathered producers, buyers, experts, and companies to foster business opportunities, share knowledge, and discuss global market trends. CNA and Agro.BR’s Participation The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture […]
Earlier this month, Brazilian farmers took part in a trade mission to Canada, aiming to expand their presence in international markets. Organized by the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), the mission focused on showcasing Brazilian agricultural products at SIAL Canada, the country’s […]
The Specialty Coffee Expo held in Chicago was a showcase for displaying Brazilian innovation in the coffee sector. The products presented at the event are part of a digital platform regarding their specific Geographic Indications (GIs). This technology was introduced by Instituto CNA, in cooperation with the Brazilian Agency for Industrial Development (ABDI) and the […]
Estimates show that the 2024 Brazilian coffee harvest will be a favorable season, with an estimated production of 58.08 million bags of processed coffee, 5.5% higher than in 2023. The total area allotted for coffee growing in the country in 2024 (in Arabica and Conilon species) is 2.25 million hectares, an increase of 0.8% compared […]
In September, the Brazilian agribusiness trade balance data showed the country is heading for a positive year-end. That month, the value of goods traded abroad reached US$ 13.1 billion, a 1.1% drop compared to the same period in 2022. Despite the downturn, the year-to-date result shows a 2.7% increase in our exports compared to 2022. […]
This week, getting on board for an enlightening exploration, the Press Trip gathered a group of seasoned journalists and correspondents, all eager to reveal the secrets of Brazilian agriculture. This diverse team, representing various media outlets, dived deep into the heart of the country’s farming practices, focusing on the coffee industry’s rhythmic beat. Armed with […]
October 1st is International Coffee Day. In Brazil, this date means a lot. Each Brazilian coffee bean carries centuries of history and culture. It was through coffee cultivation and production that Brazil developed into the nation it is today. And it’s not by chance that the country is still the world’s largest coffee producer and […]
When he was 15 years old, Anísio Nunes Cordeiro planted the first coffee seedlings on a rural property located in Água Boa (Minas Gerais state), in the Jequitinhonha Valley region. He was delighted, but between “comings and goings”, 46 years have passed, and only now, at the age of 61, does the producer support his […]
In Brazil, we have a different word for “breakfast.” In Portuguese, we call this meal “café da manhã” (literally, “coffee of the morning”). This is just one of the signs that show that coffee is in our language and is part of our culture. What probably few people know is that one out of every […]
Umbu, tapioca, and specialty coffees were on the menu at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla held in Brasília. The event, organized by the British Embassy, included the participation of Brazilian exporters with nine typical products from the country. All products are part of the Agro.BR project, an initiative of […]
The 168 members of a Brazilian Farmers cooperative are proud to announce their coffee is crossing the Atlantic Ocean destined for Belgium and Spain. The coffee growers are part of the Coocaminas group, which gathers small producers from Poço Fundo in southeastern Brazil. The cooperative members have the Fair Trade certification, which means sustainable development […]
