The entrance of two new partners consolidates the international vocation.
Ipanema Agrícola S.A., known as the biggest Brazilian company in the production and commercialization of specialty coffees, announces today to the market the entrance of two new partners, strong world groups in the coffee market:
Tchibo GmbH, the biggest roaster in Germany and one of the greatest traders in the coffee world with participation of 16.5% and Mitsubishi Corporation, one of the largest conglomerate in the world and of strong presence in the food industry with 20% of participation, they join with the current partners ML, Paraguaçu and Friele.
According to Washington Rodrigues, CEO of the company, Ipanema will became stronger with this important new corporate structure, while showing the immense potential that Brazil has as keeper of high quality agriculture producers: “Our new partners will be fundamental for our growth both in production and in the opening of new markets. We are bringing together the Brazilian expertise in the production of specialty coffees with the deep knowledge of both groups of the European and Asian markets.”
Ipanema produces annually around 120,000 bags of specialty coffee, exporting to over 25 countries, and it became notice during 10 consecutive years for being a strategic supplier of the American franchise Starbucks. Today it stands as a supplier to many networks in the world such as Nespresso.
Source: Ipanema Agricola SA, press-release
IPANEMA AGRÍCOLA moves toward to becoming a big coffee player in the world
