Brazil's coffee sector projects 2025 revenue surge
Brazil’s coffee sector projects a 2025 gross revenue of R$ 119.05 billion, a 170% rise from R$ 44.21 billion in 2016. Arabica VBP grew 127.3% to R$ 86.59 billion, robusta/conilon surged 438.3% to R$ 32.45 billion. The Southeast leads with 157.6% growth, while the Northeast saw a 382.8% increase, per MAPA and IBGE data.Cerrado das Águas hosts restoration workshop
Cerrado das Águas Consortium advances ecological restoration project in Patrocínio (MG), targeting 202.32 hectares across three key watersheds. Funded by Petrobras and BNDES, it promotes sustainable coffee production, climate resilience, and rural income through restoration, training, and water management. On September 11 2025, a workshop at Coffee Excellence Center discusses biodiversity strategies and production-conservation integration, uniting producers and institutions.Nestlé invests a billion in Araras factory
Nestlé to invest R$ 1 billion from 2025 to 2028 to modernize and expand its Araras (SP) soluble coffee plant, increasing production capacity by 10%. The upgrade includes AI, IoT, and Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and global competitiveness of Nescafé, exported to 65 countries, reinforcing Brazil’s coffee industry.Rainforest Alliance launches regenerative certification
Rainforest Alliance’s regenerative agriculture certification for Brazilian coffee launches in 2026, aiming to restore ecosystems and boost small farmers’ income by up to 30%. Developed with producers, it focuses on soil health, climate resilience, biodiversity, water management, and livelihoods. Brazil’s strategic role enhances market access and sustainability, verified through independent audits.Espírito Santo opens decaf factory
Espírito Santo opens a R$ 150 million decaffeinated coffee factory in Sooretama, creating 130 jobs. Using the chemical-free Mountain Water process to preserve flavor, DM Descafeinadores do Brasil, a joint venture of Eisa Interagrícola and Descamex, will supply Brazil via roads and export to Europe, Asia, and the US.
Coffee sector lobbies against US tariffs
Brazil’s coffee sector, following the orange juice industry’s model, is lobbying the US to show that tariffs on Brazilian products harm American consumers, potentially raising breakfast costs. Deputy Pedro Lupion, speaking at the Paraná Agribusiness Forum, expressed optimism but noted political complexities without specifying a timeline for resolution.Port infrastructure causes major coffee losses
Brazil's outdated port infrastructure caused a loss of 508,732 60-kg coffee bags in July 2025, equivalent to 1,542 containers, preventing USD 196.05 million in export revenue, according to Cecafé. This resulted in R$ 4.14 million in extra costs for storage and delays. Since June 2024, total losses from such issues have reached R$ 83.06 million. Cecafé urges emergency measures, including port auctions and improved logistics, as challenges are expected to worsen during the harvest season.
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