Um novo ministro no MAPA, novas demandas da Cecafé sobre conformidade com o EUDR e a confirmação de que os agricultores familiares continuam isentos do reajuste do Funrural.

1. Política Comercial: Cecafé questiona ambiguidades do EUDR

Em 1º de abril, a Cecafé apresentou três demandas críticas à Comissão Europeia em relação à revisão do Regulamento da UE sobre Desmatamento (EUDR): reconhecimento dos dados oficiais brasileiros, clareza sobre os sistemas agroflorestais e isenções para adaptação climática. A União Europeia indicou que novos documentos explicativos serão divulgados até o final de abril.

• Contexto: Essa reação reflete o lobby bem-sucedido da Cecafé no final de 2024, que garantiu um cronograma de implementação escalonado. O foco atual na agrofloresta aborda o temor de que o texto inicial penalizasse os sistemas de cultivo sombreado e integrados, comuns em regiões como Mantiqueira de Minas e Cerrado Mineiro.

• Implicação: Se aceita, o reconhecimento dos dados oficiais pode reduzir significativamente os custos de conformidade para os 99% dos exportadores representados pela Cecafé. No entanto, a definição de “agrofloresta” continua sendo um ponto de negociação de alta relevância para os produtores de regiões sombreadas.

Fonte: Cecafé

2. Liderança Governamental: André de Paula assume o comando do MAPA

O Ministério da Agricultura (MAPA) teve uma transição de liderança em 1º de abril, com a posse do deputado André de Paula. Durante a cerimônia, a CNC enfatizou a indispensabilidade do Funcafé, e o novo ministro prometeu continuidade nas ações em andamento.

• Implicação: Os primeiros sinais sugerem estabilidade nos mecanismos de financiamento, como o Funcafé, essencial para a safra 2026/27. No entanto, a mudança de uma figura tradicional do agronegócio para um político com experiência em pesca merece monitoramento quanto à priorização específica da agricultura e à alocação de recursos.

Fonte: CNC

3. Política Fiscal: Agricultores Familiares Isentos do Reajuste do Funrural

A Receita Federal esclareceu que os agricultores familiares (segurado especial) estão isentos do aumento de 10% nas contribuições ao Funrural, previsto pela Lei Complementar 224/2025, com vigência a partir de 1º de abril de 2026.

• Instantâneo de Dados: Entre os cooperados da Cooxupé (a maior cooperativa de café do Brasil), 97,6% são pequenos e médios produtores. Essa isenção protege o capital da vasta maioria da base do setor, contrastando fortemente com o reajuste de 10% que incidirá sobre as grandes propriedades comerciais (patronal).

• Implicação: Isso elimina um possível ônus de custo para 4 milhões de pequenos produtores, preservando capital para reinvestimento no ciclo da safra 2026. Para os grandes exportadores, o custo de mão de obra e produção dos segmentos não familiares aumentará.

Fonte: Conexão Safra via MDA

Acompanhamento Regulatório: ES lança plano de R$ 44 milhões para recuperação do Rio Doce

O governo do Espírito Santo anunciou R$ 44 milhões em investimentos no âmbito do “Novo Acordo do Rio Doce” (STF 2024), com foco em regularização fundiária e recuperação ambiental nas bacias do Litoral Norte e Rio Doce.

• Por que importa: O componente de regularização fundiária é fundamental para os produtores de café nessas regiões. A posse clara da terra é um requisito obrigatório para a conformidade com o EUDR. Esse financiamento pode acelerar a resolução de questões fundiárias que atualmente bloqueiam as exportações de propriedades nas áreas afetadas.

Fonte: Incaper

A new minister at MAPA, fresh demands from Cecafé on EUDR compliance, and confirmation that family farmers remain exempt from the Funrural hike.

1. Trade Policy: Cecafé Challenges EUDR Ambiguities

On April 1, Cecafé presented three critical demands to the European Commission regarding the revision of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): recognition of official Brazilian data, clarity on agroforestry systems, and climate adaptation exemptions. The EU indicated new explanatory documents will be released by late April.

• Context: This pushback mirrors Cecafé’s successful lobbying in late 2024, which secured a phased implementation timeline. The current focus on agroforestry addresses fears that the initial text would penalize shade-grown and integrated systems common in regions like Mantiqueira de Minas and Cerrado Mineiro.

• Implication: If accepted, recognizing official data could significantly lower compliance costs for the 99% of exporters represented by Cecafé. However, the “agroforestry” definition remains a high-stakes negotiation point for producers in shaded regions.

Source: Cecafé

2. Government Leadership: André de Paula Takes Helm at MAPA

The Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) saw a leadership transition on April 1 with the swearing-in of Deputy André de Paula. The CNC emphasized the indispensability of Funcafé during the ceremony, and the new minister pledged continuity in existing actions.

• Implication: Early signals suggest stability in funding mechanisms like Funcafé, crucial for the 2026/27 harvest. However, the shift from a traditional agribusiness figure to a politician with a background in fishing warrants monitoring regarding specific agricultural prioritization and resource allocation.

Source: CNC

3. Fiscal Policy: Family Farmers Exempt from Funrural Hike

The Federal Revenue Service clarified that family farmers (segurado especial) are exempt from the 10% increase in Funrural contributions mandated by Complementary Law 224/2025, effective April 1, 2026.

• Data Snapshot: Among Cooxupé's membership (Brazil's largest cooperative), 97.6% are small and medium producers. This exemption protects the capital of the vast majority of the sector's base, contrasting sharply with the 10% hike that will apply to large commercial estates (patronal).

• Implication: This removes a potential cost burden for 4 million small producers, preserving capital for reinvestment in the 2026 harvest cycle. For large exporters, the cost of labor and production for non-family segments will rise.

Source: Conexão Safra via MDA

Regulatory Watch: ES Launches R$ 44M Rio Doce Recovery Plan

The Espírito Santo government announced R$ 44 million in investments under the “Novo Acordo do Rio Doce” (STF 2024), focusing on land regularization and environmental recovery in the Litoral Norte and Rio Doce basins.

• Why it matters: The land regularization component is critical for coffee producers in these regions. Clear land titles are a mandatory requirement for EUDR compliance. This funding could accelerate the resolution of tenure issues that currently block exports for farms in the affected areas.

Source: Incaper

NATIONAL

ABIC (Brazilian Coffee Industry Association)
Focuses on the internal coffee market, quality certifications, and consumer promotion through initiatives like "Jornal do Café."

ABICS (Brazilian Soluble Coffee Industry Association)
Industry association promoting soluble coffee quality, sustainability, and exports through initiatives like Quality Seals.

ANA (National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency)
Brazil’s federal agency for regulating water resources, promoting sustainable use, and overseeing water management & basic sanitation infrastructure.

ANTAQ (National Waterway Transport Agency)
Brazil’s federal regulatory agency for overseeing and regulating waterway transportation and port infrastructure.

Cecafé (Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council)
Represents Brazilian coffee exporters, promoting exports, defending their interests, and publishing reports like daily export numbers.

CMN (National Monetary Council)
Brazil’s highest monetary authority responsible for approving minimum prices and funding for agricultural programs, including PGPM and Funcafé.

CNA (Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil)
Represents farmers’ interests at the national level, influencing agricultural policy, including for coffee.

CNC (National Coffee Council)
Represents all parts of the coffee production chain (farmers, cooperatives, exporters), advocating for policies and programs that benefit the sector.

Conab (National Supply Company)
State-owned company, under MAPA, providing agricultural statistics, inventories, and strategic stock management, including for coffee.

Consórcio Pesquisa Café
National research network for coffee, pooling efforts from various institutions to improve coffee cultivation and technology.

CTCDPC (Technical Committee of Brazil’s Coffee Policy Council)
Brazilian federal body responsible for advising on and coordinating national coffee policy, including funding allocations and strategic planning for the coffee sector.

Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation)
Research organization developing new agricultural technologies, including coffee-specific research projects.

Funcafé (Coffee Economy Defense Fund)
Federal fund that finances coffee production, commercialization, working capital, options contracts, and recovery of damaged plantations.

Fundação Procafé
Private foundation focused on research and technology transfer to coffee producers, with publications and events on best practices.

IBI (Brazilian Institute of Infrastructure)
Policy and research institution focused on Brazil’s infrastructure development, including logistics and transport systems affecting agribusiness supply chains.

MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture)
Governs agricultural policy, including regulation and support for Brazil’s coffee sector.

MDA (Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming)
Ministry focused on family farming, agrarian reform, and rural development policies, often working alongside MAPA on coffee-related social programs.

MDIC (Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services)
Governs industrial, trade, and service policies, promoting innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable economic growth.

SINCAL (National Coffee Certification System)
A Brazilian system that certifies coffee production, promoting sustainability, traceability, & adding value to coffee in domestic & international markets.

REGIONAL

Cepea (Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics, USP)
Publishes regular coffee market reports and price data used by farmers, cooperatives, and exporters.

Coffee Science (UFLA)
University research and publication hub focused on coffee science and agricultural best practices.

Cooabriel (Agricultural Cooperative of Coffee Growers of São Gabriel)
Brazil’s largest conilon coffee cooperative, based in Espírito Santo, supporting quality robusta production, farmer training, and market access.

Cooxupé (Regional Cooperative of Coffee Growers in Guaxupé)
Brazil’s largest coffee cooperative, centered in Minas Gerais, with wide activities including export and farmer support.

Deral (Departamento de Economia Rural - Paraná)
Paraná’s public institution focused on agricultural economic analysis, market monitoring, and rural development through data-driven insights.

Epamig (Agricultural Research Company of Minas Gerais)
Public research institution in Minas Gerais focused on advancing agricultural science, technology, and innovation

Incaper (Institute for Research, Technical Assistance & Rural Extension of Espírito Santo)
Public research and rural extension institution in Espírito Santo focused on agricultural development, sustainability, and support for family farming.

Sindicafé SP (São Paulo Coffee Industry Union)
Represents the São Paulo state coffee industry sector; site is currently under maintenance.

ANNUAL EVENTS

Cup of Excellence Brazil
An annual competition recognizing the country's best coffees, culminating in an international online auction that rewards top producers.

Dia Nacional do Café
Celebrated annually on May 24, this day promotes coffee culture across Brazil with various events and promotions.

Fenicafé
Annual event for coffee irrigation and technologies in Cerrado Mineiro, also linked to promoting technological improvements.

International Coffee Seminar - Santos
Organized by the Santos Commercial Association, this biennial event gathers global coffee experts to discuss market trends and challenges.

Semana Internacional do Café
Held every November in Belo Horizonte, SIC is one of Latin America's largest coffee events, featuring workshops, competitions, and networking opportunities for the entire coffee supply chain.

Indication of Provenance (IP):
This more accessible status is granted to a region recognized mainly for its reputation in producing a certain product or offering a service. It identifies the geographic name (or its demonym) linked to extraction, production, or manufacturing activities. Only producers and service providers established within that territory - usually organized into representative entities - can use the designation.

Designation of Origin (DO):
This stricter status is reserved for regions where the specific qualities and characteristics of a product or service are directly tied to the local environment (such as soil and climate) and to human factors, including traditional know-how. The recognition ensures that the product’s uniqueness stems from its geographic origin in a deeper way than in an IP.

Below is a list of the different regions separated by state, featuring their official site (when applicable), technical sheet (in Portuguese), managing association and their GI description. The information below comes from technical sheets and a document prepared by the Brazilian government.

MINAS GERAIS

Sudoeste de Minas - site / sheet
Associação dos Cafeicultores do Sudoeste de Minas

IP since 2023

The Sudoeste de Minas region produces Arabica coffees known for notes of caramel, chocolate, and nuts, with citrus acidity, dense body, and a prolonged finish. Harvesting may be manual or mechanized, depending on terrain, and post-harvest processing can be either dry or wet, with all processing required to occur at the farm or an authorized site. Coffees must be free from foreign aromas, and blends or non-Arabica coffees are not permitted under the IP.

Coffee cultivation in Sudoeste de Minas dates back to the 19th century, with records from 1874. By 1920, the region accounted for over 10% of Minas Gerais' total coffee-growing area. The sector's expansion helped drive urban modernization, bringing infrastructure improvements like electricity, telephone service, paved streets, and the transition from simple wattle-and-daub houses to brick construction.

Today, Sudoeste de Minas stands out not just for volume, but for the recognized quality of its specialty coffees, securing its role as one of Brazil's key coffee-producing and exporting regions.

Campo das Vertentes - site / sheet
Associação dos Cafeicultores do Campo das Vertentes

IP since 2020

Campo das Vertentes is an Indication of Provenance from the State of Minas Gerais granted for green coffee beans, industrialised roasted coffee beans and ground coffee. The Geographical Indication area includes 17 municipalities.

The region is made up of highlands, whose altitude varies from 500 to 1,000 m. The climate is mild, with a cool, rainy summer and a very cold winter in the higher zones.

These conditions contribute to the quality of the region's coffee, which is known to be very sweet, with a balanced body and hints of chocolate and nuts.

Mantiqueira de Minas - site / sheet
Associação dos Produtores de Café da Mantiqueira

DO since 2020

Located in the State of Minas Gerais, the Mantiqueira de Minas Region produces high quality coffee following a centuries-old tradition. While modernity translates into a dynamic movement in search of evolution in production. It has a terroir favorable to the production of specialty coffee, due to the altitude between 900 and 1500 meters, the climate and the environment.

Coffee growing is in its fourth or fifth generation, demonstrating the regional potential and the presence of man in the countryside. In 2000, the Geographical Indication activity began for the recognition of the sensory quality of coffee. In June 2020 the "Designation of Origin" was recognized by the National Institute of Industrial Property - INPI, confirming the unique characteristics of coffee, linked to natural and human factors.

With 25 municipalities, 8,095 producers, of which 82% are small, 57,000 cultivated hectares, produces 1,370,000 60 kg bags every year. The "Designation of Origin" Mantiqueira de Minas guarantees the consumer a unique product, characterized by sweetness and light citrus acidity. The governance of Mantiqueira de Minas is carried out by the cooperatives COCARIVE, COOPERRITA, COOPERVASS and by the Unions of Rural Producers.

Matas de Minas - site / sheet
Conselho das Entidades do Café das Matas de Minas

IP since 2020

Matas de Minas is a region in the state of Minas Gerais that has become known for the production of coffee in raw, processed, roasted and ground beans. Coffee cultivation in the Matas de Minas dates back to 1970, when coffee became the most important product of the regional agriculture.

The environmental conditions linked to altitude, temperature, rainfall and soil facilitate the development of coffee growing in the region.The areas planted in varying proportions in the 64 municipalities of the area to the east of the State of Minas Gerais demonstrate the long-time tradition of growing this product. The region is also gaining recognition for the production of speciality coffees, both in the domestic and international markets; the increasing number of awards in coffee quality competitions, in Brazil and abroad, directly influences its reputation.

Região do Cerrado Mineiro - site / DO sheet / IP sheet
Federação dos Cafeicultores do Cerrado

DO since 2014 - IP since 2005

The coffee of the Cerrado Mineiro region is the result of combining the climatic conditions of the region with the quality of the coffee produced there, which is the result of intense and unique flowering, uniform ripening and a concentrated harvest.

The perfect definition of the climatic seasons, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters, is a characteristic of the region.

The Cerrado Mineiro region is located in the north-west of the State of Minas Gerais. All the towns in this region are located at altitudes above 800 m, a decisive factor in the production of beans that result in a quality drink. The history of coffee in the Cerrado Mineiro Region dates back to a time when producers in traditional coffee regions sought locations outside the area of frost incidence.

The coffee is grown in a region that is in the ideal temperature range for the growth of Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica), allowing for uniform fruiting and high productivity. Authentic Cerrado Mineiro coffee has intense aromas ranging from caramel to nuts, with a delicately citrusy acidity and a long-lasting chocolate flavour.

Chapada de Minas - site / DO sheet / IP sheet
Instituto do Café da Chapada de Minas

IP since 2026

Chapada de Minas, in northeastern Minas Gerais, has become a recognized coffee-producing region over the past four decades. Coffee cultivation began with migrant families from Paraná and southern Minas Gerais, many of them “coffee nomads” escaping severe frosts, including the devastating black frost of 1975. They found favorable climate and affordable land in the Jequitinhonha Valley and northeast of Minas.

From the 2000s, production expanded strongly, especially in Capelinha, supported by technical studies and financing programs. Although the harvested area fluctuated, productivity and quality improved steadily. By 2012 the region had over 6,300 coffee farms, making coffee a key economic activity and major source of local employment.

SÃO PAULO

Café da Torrinha - site / IP sheet
Associação dos Produtores de Café Natural do Bairro Paraíso do Alto de Torrinha

IP since 2025

Café de Torrinha, in São Paulo, is known for producing coffee in raw, processed, roasted, and ground forms, with cultivation dating back to the 19th century and boosted by the 1896 Torrinha Railway Station. Its 800-meter altitude offers ideal conditions for Arabica coffee, sustained by three to four generations of producers, and is tied to religious heritage through the Associação de Cafeicultores.

The region’s coffee legacy is reinforced by events like the “Encontro Café com Leite de Torrinha” and the annual Arabica quality contest, alongside training courses on production and technology, fostering specialization. Torrinha stands out in west-central São Paulo near former coffee regions now shifted to other crops, with producers winning the Concurso Estadual de Qualidade do Café in 2015 and 2023, boosting demand and media recognition for quality focus.

Região de Garça - site / sheet
Conselho do Café da Região de Garça

IP since 2022

Coffee cultivation in the Garça region has a long tradition, with historical records showing it represented 9.5% of the entire coffee area in São Paulo as early as 1942. Garça quickly established itself as one of the state's major coffee-producing centers, a position it has maintained over the decades. By the mid-1990s, the region's share had grown to 13.3% of the state's coffee area and has consistently remained above 10% since.

Located on the São Paulo plateau along the watershed divide between the Peixe and Aguape rivers, Garça's coffee farms benefit from altitudes, topography, and a tropical to subtropical humid climate, with average annual rainfall around 1,200 mm, mostly concentrated between November and March.

The dry season typically extends from May to August. Although the local soils require routine correction through liming and fertilization, coffee plants adapt extremely well to the region's conditions.

Garça's coffees are known for a characteristic sensory profile featuring notes of dark chocolate, hazelnut, almond, and roasted nuts, occasionally complemented by floral and fruity hints. They typically show light citrus acidity, a complex finish, persistent aftertaste.

Região de Pinhal - site / sheet
Conselho do Café da Mogiana de Pinhal

IP since 2016

The history of coffee cultivation in this region dates back to 1850.This has meant development and progress for this region, as resources from coffee cultivation have been invested in other sectors of the economy.

The Mogiana de Pinhal Region corresponds to the Middle Mogiana, covering 16 municipalities, with a total of 43,992 hectares of Arabica coffee plantations, located on the Paulist side of the Serra da Mantiqueira, with altitudes ranging from 800 to 1,100 metres.

The region has a mild climate, with an average annual temperature ranging from 14 °C to 21°C. Coffee from the Pinhal region is characterised by a balance of body, acidity and sweetness, with an intense aroma and a long finish. Varieties of the Coffea arabica species are used, obtained by manual harvesting on cloth or by mechanised harvesting.

Vale da Grama - site / sheet
Associação dos Cafeicultores do Vale da Grama

IP since 2024

Vale da Grama is a renowned region for specialty Arabica coffee, located in the municipality of São Sebastião da Grama, São Paulo, at altitudes above 1,000 metres. Its volcanic-origin soils and mild climate create ideal conditions for high-quality coffee cultivation, supported by the region's rich agricultural tradition dating back to the 19th century, when European immigrant families settled there to grow coffee.

Coffee from Vale da Grama includes green beans and roasted coffee, produced through natural, pulped, demucilaged, and fermented methods. The cup profile features medium to high body, medium to high acidity, citrus and caramel notes, high sweetness, and a long finish.

Manual harvesting remains common, and the region has earned national and international recognition, including top placements in the Cup of Excellence and AVPA-Paris competitions, as well as strong showings in the Terroir da Região Vulcânica contest.

BAHIA

Chapada Diamantina - site / sheet
Aliança dos Cafeicultores da Chapada Diamantina

DO since 2024

Located in Bahia, Chapada Diamantina produces Arabica coffees shaped by high altitudes - mostly above 1,050 meters - and a mild tropical climate. North-facing slopes, cooler temperatures, and strong sunlight contribute to coffees with balanced sweetness, acidity, and body.

Only Coffea arabica varieties (non-transgenic) are permitted, grown sustainably and harvested almost entirely by hand. Processing includes both wet and dry methods, using traditional post-harvest techniques like covered drying patios to preserve quality.

Scientific studies have highlighted how local environmental factors - especially altitude and temperature - directly enhance the sensory characteristics of Chapada Diamantina's coffee, giving it a unique and distinctive profile.

Oeste da Bahia - site / sheet
Associação dos Cafeicultores do Oeste da Bahia

IP since 2019

Oeste da Bahia is a region that predominantly occupies the Cerrado area. Coffee in this region is grown in areas over 700 metres above sea level.

In this region, in addition to the Cerrado biome, the relief formed by plateaus, slopes and valleys, as well as the deep and diversified soils, facilitate coffee cultivation. The region also boasts good water availability, with excellent conditions for irrigated coffee cultivation.

The coffee produced in the Oeste da Bahia region is recognisable by its pleasant flavour, with good fragrance and slightly fruity and floral aroma, with excellent sweetness and good acidity. It is produced in conditions of average temperatures between 22 and 26 °C, with no risk of frost or interruptions in the development of the coffee plantation during the year, due to small variations in temperature.

With about 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and an average altitude of 800 metres, there are favourable conditions for a good development of Arabica coffee.

ESPÍRITO SANTO

Espírito Santo (aka Conilon Capixaba) - site / sheet
Federação dos Cafés do Estado do Espírito Santo

IP since 2021

Espírito Santo is a national and world reference in the development of conilon coffee, which began in 1912. However, the cultivation of conilon coffee expanded considerably only from the 1960s onwards, due to a coffee crisis that led to the eradication of a large part of the state's plantations. In the last decade, there has been an evolution in the quality standards of conilon coffee in Espírito Santo, result to raised awareness of good agricultural practices in coffee plantations promoted by public and private institutions in the state.

Conilon coffee is of the Coffea Canephora species, has 2.2% caffeine - almost double that of Arabica coffee - and stands out for presenting intense aromas and flavors, dense creamy body, balanced modulated acidity with a smooth finish. Conilon is mainly cultivated in regions with higher temperatures - average varying between 22 °C and 26 °C - and at lower altitudes - reaching up to 600 m. Usually, lower altitudes make the conilon coffee full-bodied with chocolate and almond flavor, while at higher altitudes it has more floral and fruity characteristics, diversifying aromas and flavors.

Montanhas do Espírito Santo - site / sheet
Associação de Produtores de Cafés Especiais das Montanhas do Espírito Santo

DO since 2021

Strong, bright acidity and the aroma of chocolate and cane molasses are characteristic of coffee produced in the mountains of the State of Espirito Santo.

Natural and human factors in the geographical environment influence the coffee characteristics of the region. Altitudes range from 500 to 1,400 m and average annual temperatures from 18 to 22 °C. While the higher regions have more exotic notes, the lower regions have more woody, cereal and astringent notes.

Human factors, on the other hand, include the sowing and harvesting of coffee using a predominantly artisanal method, as well as the family and cultural heritage of the region.

The type of processing (wet or natural) is another factor that influences the sensory profile of the coffees. Studies carried out in the region showed that wet-processed coffees, the main method used, provided notes of sugar cane molasses, red fruits and caramel, as well as a mild flavour and a medium finish. The naturally processed coffees, on the other hand, had notes of wine, yellow fruit and chocolate, as well as an intense flavour and a long finish.

PARANÁ

Café de Mandaguari - site / sheet
Associação dos Produtores de Café de Mandaguari

DO since 2025

Mandaguari coffee stands out for its dense body, fruity flavor, and pronounced notes of chocolate and caramel, balanced by a typical, refined acidity. Grown mainly above 600 meters—some plots reaching 2,000 meters—the region enjoys cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers, with average temperatures between 15°C and 28°C. These conditions enable slow, even ripening, producing complex beans rich in natural sugars.

The fertile *terra roxa* soil, rich in iron from basaltic sandstone, further enhances quality. Low presence of fermenting microbes preserves sugars during roasting, resulting in a caramelized sweetness unique to Mandaguari.

Careful, sustainable cultivation, selective harvesting, and expert artisanal roasting ensure a fresh, intense, and award-winning coffee. Celebrated in regional festivals and contests, Mandaguari’s coffee proudly carries its Denomination of Origin.

Norte Pioneiro do Paraná - site / sheet
Associação Cafés Especiais do Norte Pioneiro do Paraná

IP since 2012

The social, economic and cultural formation of the Norte Pioneiro do Paraná region is closely linked to the expansion of coffee. Located in an area favourable to coffee cultivation, it has ideal soil and climatic conditions for the production of fine coffees, whose drink is characterised by attributes such as sweetness, strong body, pleasant citrus acidity, an aroma ranging between chocolate, caramel, floral and fruity citrus fruits, as well as a surprising aftertaste.

The North Pioneirodo Paranás region is located in an area of high latitude and altitude, above 500 m, in a climatic transition zone, with an average annual temperature of 19-22 °C.

These characteristics affect the formation and ripening of the fruit, modifying the intrinsic characteristics of the bean, making it possible to obtain the most varied types of coffee, with potential for speciality coffees.

Coffee beans in the northern region of Paraná are made from different varieties of the Coffea arabica species, being classified as special and superior coffee.

RONDÔNIA

Matas de Rondônia - site / sheet
Cafeicultores Associados da Região Matas de Rondônia

DO since 2021

The genetic basis of the plants used for the production of 80% of the coffee of the Matas de Rondônia is the result of crossing the Conilon and Robusta varieties, selected over the years by local producers. The result of this crossing is a differentiated coffee, which was called Robustas Amazônicos.

The climatic conditions and soils of the region create favourable conditions for an intermediate to late coffee ripening cycle. The sensory profile of coffee produced in this region includes the presence of the following descriptors: sweet, chocolate, woody, fruity, spicy, rooty and herbaceous. Robustas Amazônicos coffees therefore have a high degree of adaptability to the conditions in the Matas de Rondônia region, resulting in specific characteristics of the local product compared to other producing regions.

ESPÍRITO SANTO / MINAS GERAIS

Caparaó - site / sheet
Associação de Produtores de Cafés Especiais do Caparaó

DO since 2021

The product is grown in ten municipalities in the State of Espirito Santo and six in the State of Minas Gerais. The Coffea arabica species from the Caparaó region, located on the border between the states of Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo, has been registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) in the Denomination of Origin (DO) type.

The combination of factors such as climate, soil and the way coffee is made results in a unique product, with a remarkable balance of acidity, sweetness and aroma. The geographical area includes ten municipalities in the State of Espirito Santo and six in Minas Gerais. In total, there are 16 municipalities.

MINAS GERAIS / SÃO PAULO

Alta Mogiana - site / sheet
Associação dos Produtores de Cafés Especiais da Alta Mogiana

IP since 2013

The Alta Mogiana region has been associated with coffee for over 100 years. The increase in the population of immigrants, mainly Italians, was accompanied by an explosion in coffee production. Since then, the region has always been a centre of quality coffee.

Alta Mogiana is located in the north of the State of São Paulo. A plateau with mountains ranging in altitude from 900 to 1000 metres, this is a traditional region for coffee plantations, with average monthly temperatures of 21 °C in summer and 17 °C in winter. The climatic characteristics are favourable to the slow and uniform ripening of the grain.

The Alta Mogiana region produces the finest Arabica and bean coffees. Among the most cultivated varieties are catuaí, mundo novo, bourbon and obatã.

The main characteristic of its coffee is a velvety, creamy body. It has a strong, fruity aroma with soft notes of chocolate and nuts, medium and balanced acidity. Once tasted, it has the greatness of a prolonged aftertaste with a caramel sweetness and hints of dark chocolate. It is a full-bodied coffee, designed for the preparation of an excellent espresso.

Source: Brazilian Coffees With Geographical Indication

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The term Indication of Origin (IO) is used in the source above as well as on several Brazilian sites where articles are written in English. Indication of Provenance (IP) should be the preferred term, as it’s closer to the original and offers less confusion, especially give that IO as used in the source actually indicates IG designation.

Lote Lens é um boletim semanal de inteligência dedicado ao comércio de café no Brasil. Publicado todas as terças-feiras, cada edição sintetiza os desenvolvimentos mais críticos da semana anterior em política comercial, mudanças regulatórias e dinâmicas do setor, da fazenda à exportação.

Nosso objetivo é fornecer aos profissionais - produtores, exportadores, compradores e torrefadores - insights acionáveis sobre as forças que moldam o setor cafeeiro brasileiro. Cortamos o ruído para entregar análises precisas, fundamentadas e ricas em contexto, livres da poluição dos fluxos de notícias gerais.

A Biblioteca de Recursos: Além do boletim semanal, os assinantes têm acesso ao nosso Glossário curado de instituições-chave e ao Banco de Dados de Indicações Geográficas (IG), ferramentas de referência essenciais para navegar pelo complexo cenário regulatório e regional do Brasil.

Sobre o Autor: Sou Adam, pesquisador e escritor com mais de 15 anos de experiência em mídias por assinatura e SaaS. Tendo vivido no Brasil por cinco anos e estudado o país por mais de duas décadas, sou fluente em português e profundamente familiarizado com o contexto local.

Abordo o café brasileiro não como um insider do setor, mas como um analista independente. Essa perspectiva permite que eu sintetize dados complexos de mercado e regulamentação de forma objetiva, conectando pontos que muitas vezes passam despercebidos por aqueles muito próximos das operações diárias. Meu foco é entregar a clareza e o contexto necessários para decisões de negócios informadas.