Brazil

Cocapil is a cooperative of small and medium-sized specialty coffee producers located between the Alta Mogiana and Sul de Minas regions, in Minas Gerais. It's one of the leading coffee-growing regions in Brazil, providing half of the country's production. Except for producing a great majority of high-quality beans the region is also known as a popular coffee tourism destination with the Specialty Coffee Trail located here.

Cocapil was founded in 2001 and now consists of nearly 1300 members including some Cup of Excellence award-winning producers. The farmers grow their coffee at an average altitude of 1100 m.a.s.l. on volcanic soils. The major varieties cultivated here include Acaia, Bourbon, Catuai, Mundo Novo, and Obatã. Most lots undergo natural fermentation and are processed at Cocapil dry mill.

Minasul is the 2nd largest coffee exporting cooperative in Brazil. Established in 1958, it currently involves nearly 7500 members across 4 growing regions: Sul de Minas, Mantiqueira de Minas, Matas de Minas and Chapada de Minas, famous for their award-winning coffees produced mostly by smallholder farmers. Besides, Mantiqueira de Minas is one of the 5 regions in the country being officially recognized as a Protected Geographic Indication. The farms here are located at altitudes of 800 - 1400 m.a.s.l.

Coffees provided by Minasul are certified by UTZ, 4C Association, Rainforest Alliance, USDA Organic and Fair Trade. In their assortment, there are Yellow Bourbon, Catuaí, Acaiá, Arara Icatu of classical and experimental fermentations with rich flavors.