Even before it existed as a company, Exportadora de Café Guaxupé was already a dream in the making — a purpose driven by the union between work and quality. It was born from the sensitive eye of those who understood, from an early age, that coffee goes far beyond the product: it is dedication, relationship and, above all, trust.
It was with this view that, in 1951, Mr. Olavo Barbosa took the first step on this journey: he acquired the warehouse where he already operated in the coffee trade. Shortly after, he bought his first farm and also started producing. The dream took shape, took root and, in 1970, was consolidated with the foundation of the Exportadora de Café Guaxupé.
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1951
With courage and vision, Mr. Olavo Barbosa buys the warehouse where he worked and begins his own history in the coffee trade.
Planting coffee alongside his children, Mr. Olavo strengthens his history in coffee growing with the acquisition of the first farm — combining the production and commercialization of coffee with the production of milk.
1960
1970
Foundation of the Exportadora de Café Guaxupé, the dream came true.
Inauguration of the ARMAZÉNS GERAIS SUL MINEIRO with capacity to store 500 thousand bags, security and organization in the storage of coffee.
1976
1979
The first coffee export: 2,500 bags bound for Canada — starting a new stage in the international journey.
Inauguration of the new facilities and expansion of the warehouses, strengthening the company’s structure.
1980
1984
Creation of the Exportadora de Café Guaxupé brand, visually consolidating the company’s identity and strengthening its presence in the market.
Celebration at the Santos office for the export of 500,000 bags of coffee.
1985
1987
Launch of LEITE FAZENDA BELA VISTA – TYPE A, a milestone of innovation in milk production in Brazil.
First shipment in a direct container from Exportadora Guaxupé. More security to the export process.
1991
1994
Inauguration of the warehouse in Manhuaçu-MG, with a capacity for 100,000 bags, strengthening the company’s presence in the coffee market.
Acquisition of the first electronic sorter. Precision in the preparation of batches, expanding the capacity to serve large volumes and ensuring the quality that is the company’s trademark.
1998
2003
With sensitivity and vision of the future, the third generation of the family joined the second, preparing the succession and tracing the future paths of management.
Mr. Olavo is honored by CECAFÉ as one of the great coffee entrepreneurs in Brazil, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the export sector over the 275 years of coffee history in the country.
Inauguration of one of the several computer rooms supported by Exportadora Guaxupé in CECAFÉ’s “Digital Inclusion” Project, dedicated to the education and development of communities in the coffee sector.
2004
2005
Inauguration of the Fazenda Bela Vista dairy products, where cheeses, yogurts, butters and others things were produced.
Fazenda São José achieves important recognition by becoming the fourth farm in Brazil to obtain UTZ certification (now Rainforest Alliance), reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and quality.
2007
The expansion of the structure of electronic sorter reinforces the commitment to ensure excellence in the process of processing and reprocessing coffee.
Starbucks Certification: commitment to sustainability and excellence in the supply chain.
2010
2012
The world of coffee and milk loses a reference. Mr. Olavo Barbosa pass away and it saddens everyone who follows this trajectory of dedication and passion.
Exportadora de Café Guaxupé becomes the first company to export coffee with the Certifica Minas Program seal, reaffirming its commitment to quality and innovation.
2013
2015
With an inspiring leadership, Flavia Barbosa assumes the vice-presidency of the Coffee Exporters Council, contributing to the growth and representativeness of the sector.
Partnership with the Global Coffee Sustainability Platform (GCP) in Brazil, reinforcing the commitment to responsible practices and the future of the sector.
2016
2017
Inauguration of Armazém 10, a new space with a capacity for 300,000 bags,
Neutralization of operational CO2 emissions
In line with market trends, the company invests in a modern structure of machinery dedicated to the processing of Specialty Coffees, reinforcing its commitment to quality and innovation.
Flavia Barbosa is honored at Coffee & Dinner with the Women in Export award.
2019
2020
Launch of the “Seu Café” portal, a technology that strengthens transparency and proximity to producers, offering online access to the movement and operations of their coffees.
Inauguration of the unit in São José do Rio Pardo – SP, with capacity to store 130,000 bags, expanding the company’s presence and care for coffee in new regions.
50 years of history, work and passion for coffee. A trajectory marked by the dedication of generations who built, with effort and love, a reference in the coffee market.
Creation of Guaxupé Planet Sustainable Coffees, Exportadora Guaxupé’s own certification program, which values sustainable practices from the farm to the consumer.
2021
2022
A milestone of great pride: Exportadora de Café Guaxupé becomes the first company in Brazil to have its sustainability code recognized by the Global Coffee Platform (GCP), evidencing seriousness, transparency and commitment to a more responsible future for the coffee sector.
Inauguration of the photovoltaic plant of Exportadora Guaxupé — a significant step in sustainability, generating clean and renewable energy. Power of the plant: 1.38 megawatt (MW), coming close to energy self-sufficiency.
2024
2025
The construction of the new warehouse with a capacity of 150,000 bags…