Cerrado Mineiro (Minas Gerais)

Farming system

Medium to large farms; flat topography enables mechanized harvesting.

Heavy agronomic inputs; yields prioritized.

Processing reality

Natural and pulped natural dominate.

Drying on large patios + mechanical dryers.

Processing is highly standardized; fermentation usually minimal or tightly controlled.

Supply chain + power

Producers often sell directly to exporters or roasters.

Forward contracts and price hedging are common.

Strong regional governance (PDO, traceability systems).

Buyer truth

Cerrado specialty = consistency, not wildness.