Yerba mate is one of the products that encapsulate Brazil’s agricultural culture and tradition. Acknowledged both nationally and internationally, it plays a significant role in the country’s identity, being consumed in various forms, from chimarrão to tereré, and valued for its distinctive flavor and natural aspects. In this context, the recent recognition of Geographical Indication […]

The digital platform for coffee Geographical Indications (GIs), developed through an initiative by the CNA Institute, has issued the first traceability labels for export. This innovative tool aims to revolutionize how Brazilian coffee is recognized and appreciated internationally. The coffees produced in the Mantiqueira de Minas region, acknowledged as a Designation of Origin (DO), were […]

The dehydrated chamomile grown in Mandirituba, in Curitiba’s Metropolitan Region, was recently honored with the recognition of Geographical Indication (GI) by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). This milestone, the 14th GI granted in Paraná and the first of 2024, crowns the excellence and tradition of local production, represented by the Association of Chamomile […]

The National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) published in November 2023 the geographical indication (GI) recognition for the cocoa beans produced in an area that includes 52 municipalities in the state of Rondônia, in northern Brazil. The product now has an indication of origin (IP), adding to the other 118 Brazilian geographical indications. The first […]

Jundiahy: The essence of outstanding Brazilian grapes In the heart of Brazil, a country celebrated for its thriving livestock industry, dairy production, and world-renowned cheese, lies a region with a special distinctive feature. Jundiahy, renowned for its fertile soil and favorable climate, has a longstanding reputation for growing some of the finest grape varieties in […]

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 […]

Development of new grape species, ecotourism, registered Geographic Indications (GIs), and many awards around the world. Wine lovers looking for novelties in the wine world are lucky to count on Brazilian producers, who each year present a diverse identity, a remarkable aspect of the country’s agriculture. The Brazilian wine market has been undergoing significant growth […]

Brazil has 97 Geographical Indications (GIs)—of which 23 are Denominations of Origin and 74 Indications of Origin—, most of which are small businesses organized through associations and cooperatives. These are collective tools that add value to traditional products, protecting the producing region and local biodiversity, while promoting production chains that are more inclusive and fairer […]

Brazil has traditionally been the world’s largest producer and exporter of coffee; the country is also its second-largest consumer market. Coffee is the “Made in Brazil” product with the highest number of Geographical Indications (GIs) registered in the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). This interesting aspect reflects not only the quality of coffee but also its special bond with […]

Brazil has more than 60 registered Geographical Indications (GIs), which include wine, coffee, cheese, cachaça, grape, banana, mango, beef, and rice production. The GIs system promotes products and their historical-cultural heritage, which is non-transferable. This heritage encompasses several significant aspects: the defined production area; the specificity and authenticity in developing the products; and the discipline […]

Last June, the Brazilian farmers were among coffee professionals from all over the world in Milan, Italy, for the World of Coffee event. It was the first edition since 2019, with a record 11 thousand attendees from over 137 countries and 350 exhibiting companies. Brazil took part in the event with more than 30 companies […]