Toco Caffé is a product marketed, exclusively for Italy, by the company exhibition, Fontarnisi s.r.l. of Tagliacozzo (AQ), an Italo Brazilian family company for the promotion and affirmation of quality food products. The excellence of TOCO Caffè has matured over the centuries from the family culture, natural production and passion for this product, of the Brazilian state.
Toco Caffè is 100% Yellow Catui Arabica harvested with Pulped Natural method of guaranteed origin and quality. This type of coffee has been elected as “the best coffee in the world”. It is produced in Brazil in the region of Mantiqueira de Minas with the PGI label and guarantees the highest standards of cultivation, production and distribution.
Ours is a family-run company that has been able to interpret the role of roasting raw coffee rigorously imported from Brazil. In the production chain, the passage of roasting plays a crucial role because it substantially depends on the creation of coffee as a daily food with natural and healthy energizing value.
Coffee is not to be considered a simple tasty drink, but rather a food with a particular quality of increase of the bio-humoral substances proper to people, with enhancement of its well-being. Production then equates to a wise selection of basic products, to a loving transformation of them by cooking, to the right choice of single origin mixtures. The quality of the final product is therefore substantially determined both by valuable raw materials and by careful and wise manipulations. Transforming does not mean absolutely altering, but simply adapting; that is to make a healthy product of nature a tasty assumption to improve one’s well-being.
The methods of extracting the coffee to be taken are different in form but similar in substance.
To adapt the finished product to the different methods of use, it is necessary to create numerous types of packaging, without generating qualitative differences. The distribution follows both simple retail channels and the most modern commercial proposals with the creation of websites, social communications and dedicated telematic sales networks. Giving the consumer convenient possibilities for information and purchase, means creating a reliable and certainly pleasing modern service.
TERRITORY AND COFFEE
Only the “Arabica coffee” species can receive our seal of origin and quality. The most common are Bourbon, Acaiá, Catuí, Icatu, Novo Mundo, Catucaí. The production system involves the best agronomic practices, which include methods that respect the current environmental and social legislation. Methods of manual or mechanical collection are carried out, depending on the characteristics of each property.
Natural Coffe – Traditionally known as a dry method, it is the oldest and simplest way to process coffee. This method consists of subjecting the coffee beans to natural sun-drying.
Fully Washed – This method consists in the mechanical removal of the husk and the removal of the mucilage by biological fermentation in tanks.
Pulped Natural – This method is commonly used in Brazil and consists in mechanically removing the husk and part of the mucilage, before drying it under the sun.
Characteristics of certified coffee:
- Arabica species
- Centuries-old tradition in the production of mountain coffee
- High quality – minimum score of 83 points (SCAA method)
- Commitment to social and environmental sustainability
- Traceability
Producing coffee that stands out for the quality and complexity of their sensory profile is something we make with the utmost dedication to Mantiqueira de Minas, a region that has received recognition over the years, both in Brazil and in many other countries. We are often among the winners of the main world competitions, such as the Excellence Cup. Mantiqueira de Minas coffees conquer more and more consumers all over the world, attentive consumers and coffee lovers. People who are enthusiastic about coffee. Today, authentic Mantiqueira de Minas coffees are found in the best cafes and supermarkets in Brazil, Italy, the United States, Korea, Japan, Australia and several European countries.
GUARANTEED ORIGIN AND QUALITY
Our Seal is the Guarantee of Origin and Quality. Only the coffees produced in the defined area that have followed the specific production rules defined by the Regulatory Council of our region, are those that can be certified and receive the denomination Mantiqueira de Minas (IGP). The mark of origin and quality – Mantiqueira de Minas – IGP recognizes a unique and intrinsic product to the territory and to the producers of our region.
Origin Experience – Coffee with History, Origin and Quality
But after all, what’s behind a good cup of coffee? This is an increasingly common question, because people are looking for more information on the products they consume. This is why coffee with the seal of origin and quality Mantiqueira de Minas (IGP) reflects our culture, our way of being and the enthusiasm we experience in producing them. Through this seal, we offer a passport to the beautiful mountains and centennial farms of our region. We show the details of the processes that lead to rare and surprising coffees. We emphasize care for the environment and respect for our people. And we also share our history, bringing together those who produce and those who consume. Coffee roasters selling coffee certified with the origin indication Mantiqueira de Minas have a powerful differentiation tool at their disposal, offering the consumer an authentic and refined bond with the origin.
How to Get the Seal for Producers and Roasters
To obtain authorization to use the Mantiqueira de Minas seal of origin indication, the following requirements must be met:
Manufacturers
• The property must be included in the defined area;
• You must be associated with the entities that make up the Council of Mantiqueira: COCARIVE, COOPERRITA, COOPERVASS;
• Coffee batches must be properly prepared and stored in COCARIVE, COOPERRITA or COOPERVASS warehouses;
• Minimum quality and sensory analysis: score 83 (eighty-three) points or higher in the SCAA methodology of at least two (02) associate judges of the cooperatives associated with APROCAM.
Roasters
Product definition: roasted and/or roasted and ground coffee beans, whose raw material is proven as originating from the acquisition of green coffee with the geographical indication in the indication of origin mode.
• The producer who has received the Mantiqueira de Minas seal of origin indication must inform APROCAM of the buyer company of the lot and of the quantity sold and the location (city, state, country) of destination.
• The buyer of the sealed coffee batch, once authorized by the seller, can purchase the traceability control seals from Aprocam, which will separate the seals based on the weight of the packaging (250 g., 500 g., Etc.) Al rate of 50 kg per bag (due to weight loss during roasting).
• The seller will be responsible for supervising the batch delivery process and the use of seals on the package of roasted coffee beans and / or roasted and ground coffee.
• The use of the QR CODE on packaging allows the consumer to trace all the information relating to the batch of coffee, history, prizes, certificates, etc.
• An audit can be conducted by the regulatory committee on the quality of coffee available on the market.
DESCRIPTION OF THE REGION
Tradition and Vanguard in the Production of Rare and Surprising Coffee
The region of Mantiqueira de Minas is located in the Minas Gerais side of the Serra da Mantiqueira, in the southern part of the state of Minas Gerais. With a centuries-old tradition of producing high quality coffee, Mantiqueira de Minas is now considered one of the most awarded regions in Brazil. In 2011 it was recognized as a Geographical Indication (IG), in the Indication of Origin (IGP) mode for its tradition and worldwide fame for the production of special coffees with a highly differentiated sensory profile. These are rare and surprising coffees, which reflect the combination of a unique territory and local know-how that continually seeks excellence.
The Spirit of Tradition and Fun
The spirit of our region reflects the respect for our ancestors, the pride of our territory and above all the experience gained and honored day by day in the secular production of coffee in our region. We understand the importance of adapting to current market needs and we do so by preserving the authenticity of our origin. This spirit reflects our desire and enthusiasm to constantly evolve and mobilize our growers to achieve the highest quality standards in coffee production. This is our spirit, “tradition and avant-garde”, in the production of rare and surprising coffees.
Our aim
We are always looking for excellence, providing support and commitment to our producers and contributing to the constant development of our region. We believe this is the key to bringing more value and building a sustainable future for Mantiqueira de Minas.
Sustainability
Socio-environmental responsibility is a commitment of producers in the Mantiqueira de Minas region. Our conduct generates sustainable growth throughout the production chain, contributing to the social, economic and environmental development of coffee production.
Profile of the Region and the Producers
Composed of producers who are mainly owners of small farms located on the slopes of the mountains, where the history of the region is told on the walls rich in images and historical memories. Our origin is distinguished by the unique characteristics of the territory, and above all by the meticulous work done by our producers who focus on the production of rare and surprising coffee. In plantations, harvesting is done manually, always in search of the best and most mature fruit.
Region information
- Location: southern part of the state of Minas Gerais
- Producers: 9.200
- Producer profile: mostly small (89%)
- Area in production: 70,000 hectares
- Annual production: 1,500,000 bags/60 kg
- Protected Geographical Indication
ORGANIZZATION
Aprocam
Aprocam is the entity that represents, controls and promotes the Mantiqueira de Minas – PGI, through the cooperatives and unions of producers that make up the institution. It is an entity that promotes the sustainable development of the Mantiqueira de Minas coffee sector, seeking continued excellence in the production of highly differentiated coffee.
How to Become a Member
To join APROCAM, you must be associated with one of the three cooperatives. Only through these agencies can you become a member of APROCAM.
Entities associated with APROCAM:
- COOPERRITA
- COCARIVE
- COOPERVASS
SEAL OF ORIGIN AND QUALITY THAT CERTIFIES COFFEE LOTS
MANTIQUEIRA DE MINAS – (IGP) Indication of the Origin
The region of Mantiqueira de Minas – PGI includes 25 municipalities that form the demarcated area of the protected geographical indication. Geographical indication (PGI) is a form of protection officially established in a region that is known to have a particular product, famous for being from this place. PGI in the indication of origin mode, aims to demonstrate and guarantee that this product is part of the culture of the territory, is produced in a defined area and follows specific rules and regulations established to protect the identity of this regional heritage.
Below is our label that guarantees the origin and quality.
