Overview
Cocapec (Cooperativa de Cafeicultores e Agropecuaristas) is one of the most prominent and influential coffee cooperatives in Brazil. Founded in 1985 in Franca, São Paulo state — the heart of the renowned Alta Mogiana coffee-producing region — Cocapec started with just around 300 members. Nearly four decades later, it has expanded to over 2,000 members across 25 cities in both São Paulo and Minas Gerais, becoming a symbol of quality, innovation, and sustainable development in Brazil’s coffee industry.
Mission and Vision
Cocapec was established with the mission of providing comprehensive support to its members — primarily coffee farmers and agricultural producers — through technical, commercial, credit, and training services. Its operational philosophy is “development for collective benefit,” placing the farmer at the center of its model and helping shift from quantity-driven production to a focus on quality and long-term economic efficiency.
Diverse and Professional Business Units
To comprehensively meet the needs of its members, Cocapec has developed a diverse and professional business ecosystem:
Agricultural Supplies: Provides essential agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, crop protection products, seeds, machinery, and modern farming equipment. Cocapec’s technical team also offers on-site support and consultation.
Coffee Business: As Cocapec’s core activity, it involves purchasing, classifying, processing, and commercializing members’ coffee with strict quality standards based on Brazil’s official grading system (COB). Monthly processing capacity reaches up to 100 tons of coffee for both domestic and international markets.
Storage and Logistics Centers: Cocapec operates modern warehouse facilities with storage capacity exceeding one million coffee bags, and automated reception and classification systems that ensure quality throughout the supply chain.
Technical Services and Training Centers: The cooperative organizes training courses, technical workshops, and professional development programs to improve farmers’ knowledge in sustainable farming, farm management, environmental protection, and productivity optimization.
Financial Services: Offers affordable credit options, financial consulting, crop insurance, and tailored funding solutions to help members expand their operations effectively and securely.
Operating Regions and Geographical Advantages
Cocapec operates primarily in high-quality Arabica coffee regions such as Franca (São Paulo), Ibiraci, and Claraval (Minas Gerais). These areas feature ideal elevations, mild climates, and fertile volcanic soils — perfect conditions for producing specialty coffee with the distinctive characteristics of the Alta Mogiana region.
Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
One of Cocapec’s core values is continuous improvement in coffee quality and building a sustainable value chain. All coffee handled by the cooperative undergoes rigorous grading and cupping according to national and international standards, ensuring consistency and excellence in flavor.
The cooperative also actively promotes sustainable agricultural practices: efficient use of resources, environmental conservation, organic farming, and support for certification processes such as Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, and Fairtrade.
Social Programs and Community Education
Beyond production, Cocapec is known for its impactful social initiatives. Some of its flagship programs include:
“School Field Project” – An educational initiative to teach students about environmental preservation, food security, and the importance of sustainable agriculture.
“Children’s Cooperative Meeting” – A community event that introduces young generations to cooperative values, unity, and community development.
These programs raise awareness among youth about the critical role of agriculture and the power of cooperativism in society.
Brand Building and Market Reach
Cocapec owns a modern coffee roasting facility and markets products under its own brands, such as Tulha Velha, Senhor Café, and Cocapec, which are widely distributed in cafés, bakeries, supermarkets, and airports in Franca, São Paulo, and other regions of Brazil.
These brands not only highlight the exceptional quality of Alta Mogiana coffee but also enhance Cocapec’s brand value in both domestic and international markets.
Cocapec is more than just a coffee cooperative — it is a model organization that blends tradition with innovation, agriculture with social responsibility. With a vision rooted in transparency, sustainability, and member empowerment, Cocapec continues to make a significant impact on the development of Brazil’s coffee sector and global agriculture at large.
website: https://www.cocapec.com.br/
