Top Brazilian Coffee Suppliers & Instant Coffee Manufacturers — A Complete Buyer’s Guide (2025)

Quick answer (featured snippet candidate): Top Brazilian green coffee suppliers include Daterra, Ipanema Coffees, CarmoCoffees, Atlantica and Bourbon Specialty Coffees, while Cacique and Iguaçu (IGC) lead as Brazil’s largest instant coffee manufacturers and exporters.

Why this list matters

If you buy coffee (green beans or soluble ingredients) for roasting, blending, or private-label products, Brazil is the place to go for scale, regional diversity, and competitive pricing. Large cooperatives and specialty estates coexist with major soluble-coffee manufacturers, so international buyers can source everything from commodity Arabica/Robusta lots to single-farm specialty microlots — and pair those coffees with appropriate packaging (stand-up pouches, valve bags, laminated pouches) for export and retail.

This list highlights the most reliable Brazilian coffee exporters and manufacturers so that importers, roasters, and food brands can make better sourcing decisions.

Snapshot Table: Top Brazilian Coffee Companies

Expanded Company Profiles

1. Daterra Coffee — Pioneer of Traceable Specialty Supply

Daterra is located in Cerrado Mineiro and is one of Brazil’s first farms to earn B-Corp certification. Their innovation is the Penta Process, a system ensuring bean quality, traceability, and consistency. With 216 “mini-farms,” they produce microlots tailored to roasters worldwide.

Best for: Specialty roasters and importers needing traceable, single-estate coffees with sustainability credentials.

2. Ipanema Coffees

Founded in 1969, Ipanema is among the world’s largest specialty coffee estates. Their Fazenda Rio Verde produces microlots from Mantiqueira’s high altitudes. With eco-friendly farming and consistent flavor profiles, they are trusted by roasters in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Best for: Buyers seeking consistent specialty origins and long-term contracts.

3. CarmoCoffees

CarmoCoffees connects small and medium farms in Carmo de Minas, an area known for fruity, complex coffees. They offer regional blends, certified lots, and farm-direct microlots. Their focus on social impact and innovation makes them a favorite in the specialty community.

Best for: Importers who want traceable microlots and a strong regional identity.

4. Bourbon Specialty Coffees

Based in Minas Gerais, Bourbon Specialty Coffees exports to 30+ countries. Their portfolio includes estates, regional blends, and certified coffees. Their Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status ensures smoother logistics.

Best for: Roasters seeking logistically reliable Brazilian partners.

5. Atlantica Coffee (Montesanto Tavares Group)

Atlantica is one of Brazil’s largest green coffee exporters, moving more than 2 million bags annually to over 40 countries. They supply coffee from Sul de Minas, Cerrado, Mogiana, and Matas de Minas.

Best for: Large roasters and brands needing consistent, scalable supply chains.

6. Expocacer Cooperative

Expocacer represents 700+ coffee growers in Cerrado Mineiro. With warehouses, quality labs, and export services, they combine volume with traceability and regional DO certification.

Best for: Buyers looking for bulk lots and origin-certified Cerrado coffees.

7. Sancoffee (SAN Coffee)

Sancoffee is an independent B-Corp certified cooperative in Campo das Vertentes. They focus on specialty, sustainability, and producer empowerment.

Best for: Ethical buyers and roasters aiming to highlight impact-driven supply chains.

8. Cacique (Companhia Cacique de Café Solúvel)

Cacique is Brazil’s largest soluble coffee exporter, offering spray-dried, agglomerated, freeze-dried, and extract formats. In 2024, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) acquired Cacique, signaling stronger integration between trading and soluble supply.

Best for: Food manufacturers and FMCG brands requiring private-label instant coffee.

9. IGC (Companhia Iguaçu de Café Solúvel)

IGC, founded in 1967, produces instant coffee in Paraná. With ISO, Halal, Kosher, and 4C certifications, they are a trusted supplier of private-label soluble coffee worldwide.

Best for: Private-label contracts, food-service, and industrial buyers.

10. Grupo 3 Corações

With 30% domestic market share, Grupo 3 Corações is Brazil’s largest roaster. They sell roasted coffee, capsules, and instant products. While not a green exporter, their consumer trends influence retail packaging and formats.

Best for: Market benchmarking, potential co-branding, and retail insights.

11. Volcafe Brazil

Volcafe, a global trader, has major processing capacity in Minas Gerais. They serve roasters needing blended volumes, trader financing, and international logistics.

Best for: Buyers needing large, blended Arabica shipments with financing support.

Buyer’s Guide: Sourcing from Brazil

1. Contracts & Ports: Most exports ship FOB Santos, with Vitória and Paranaguá also common.
   
   

2. Grades: Standard grades include Fine Cup (FC) and Good Cup (GC). Specialty lots are cupped on SCA scale.
   
   

3. Processing: Brazil produces natural, pulped natural, and washed coffees.
   
   

4. Timing: Plan for harvest season (May–September) and shipping windows.
   
   

5. Certifications: Look for Rainforest Alliance, Organic, 4C, or B-Corp depending on your market.
   
   

Coffee Packaging: Protecting Your Supply

When sourcing Brazilian coffee, pairing it with the right coffee packaging bags is critical for freshness and branding. Options include:

• Stand-up pouches with one-way degassing valve (best for roasted beans).
  
  

• Foil-lined zipper coffee bags for longer shelf-life.
  
  

• Flat-bottom valve coffee pouches for retail.
  
  

• Custom printed coffee bags for brand differentiation.
  
  

Purchase Email Templates

Email Template 1: Green Coffee (Bulk)

Subject: RFQ for Green Coffee Supply – [Your Company Name]

Dear [Supplier Name],

I am sourcing Brazil green coffee beans for roasting and blending purposes. Please provide details on:

• Available volumes (FOB Santos)
  
  

• Current pricing for Arabica (NY + differential)
  
  

• Certifications (Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, UTZ)
  
  

• Typical lot sizes and shipping times
  
  

We are looking at an initial order of [XX MT] with potential for a long-term supply.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company]

Email Template 2: Instant Coffee (Private Label)

Subject: Inquiry – Private Label Instant Coffee

Dear [Supplier Name],

We are looking for a Brazil instant coffee manufacturer to supply freeze-dried and spray-dried soluble coffee for our private-label brand. Kindly provide:

• MOQ and bulk pricing (FOB / CIF)
  
  

• Available packaging formats (bulk bags, retail jars, sachets)
  
  

• Lead time and export markets served
  
  

• Certifications (ISO, Halal, Kosher)
  
  

We are open to long-term cooperation if the samples meet our requirements.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company]

About GA PACKAGING

GA PACKAGING specializes in coffee packaging solutions for roasters, importers, and brands. We provide:

• Custom printed stand-up pouches with degassing valves
  
  

• Foil-lined zipper coffee bags
  
  

• Flat-bottom valve bags (250g–1kg)
  
  

• Sustainable laminated coffee pouches
  
  

Our packaging helps international buyers preserve the aroma and freshness of Brazilian coffee while creating strong shelf appeal in global markets.