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Brazil cachaça premiumization and export push

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By late July 2026, Brazil’s cachaça sector had reached a record 1,583 registered establishments—a 21% increase over the previous year—spanning 844 municipalities. ~~The Southeast region concentrated most firms, led by Minas Gerais and São Paulo.~~ Exports rose to almost 8 million L, generating revenue above US$17 million, with the United States as the top ~~buyer by value.~~ buyer. ApexBrasil confirmed a R$2.63 million programme to promote cachaça ~~abroad, targeting markets like Mexico, Canada, and Europe~~ abroad to diversify ~~after~~ markets following a 50% U.S. tariff. The sector is increasingly utilizing cultural and gastronomic events to drive premiumization. In Rio de Janeiro, the ‘O Brasil na Garrafa’ exhibition at Casa Firjan, running until October 4, explores the industry’s history, technical production, and the role of women in the sector. In Mato Grosso do Sul, the Senac MS ‘Bioceanic Route of Flavors’ workshop examined how cachaça can foster trade and cultural connections between Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile. As ~~Brazil approaches~~ National Cachaça Day approached on September ~~13—commemorating the 1661 legalization of the spirit by Queen Luísa de Gusmão—producers are focusing on international prestige. Brands~~ 13, celebrations included events like ~~Vibra Brasil from~~ the ~~Cerrado Mineiro region are seeking to elevate the spirit to the status of tequila or whisky, recently earning gold and silver medals~~ ‘Rua da Cachaça’ at ~~the Frankfurt International Trophy~~ Jurema Bar, featuring tastings and ~~the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, as well as a design award at the World Drinks Awards. Domestically, the~~ limited-edition batch launches. The beverage ~~is seeing a surge in popularity within the foodservice sector. Data~~ continues to see significant domestic growth; data from the Instituto Foodservice Brasil (IFB) ~~indicates~~ shows cachaça generated approximately R$2.3 billion in the foodservice industry in the 12 months ending in June, a 22% increase over the previous period. In urban centers like Rio de Janeiro, cachaça is increasingly integrated into modern mixology, competing with spirits such as gin and vodka. The industry is also undergoing legal and technological evolution. While Decree No. 4,062/2001 protects terms like ‘cachaça’ and ‘Brasil’ as national assets, specific regions such as Paraty and the Abaíra microregion utilize Geographical Indications (IGs) to link products to local traditions. Technological modernization is also driving premiumization, with producers investing in controlled fermentation, digital monitoring, and aging in both oak and native Brazilian woods like amburana, balsam, and jequitibá. These advancements, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Identity and Quality Standards (PIQ), contributed to a 16.8% increase in registered brands in 2025.

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