Patricia Oliveira
International Trade & Export Management
Brings two decades of expertise in international trade, customs brokerage and export operations, connecting Brazilian suppliers with global markets.
International Trade & Brazilian Sourcing
Brazilian roots.
Global reach.
We connect Brazilian commodities and ingredients with international markets through sourcing expertise, commercial negotiation and coordinated trade solutions.
Global Trade
International Market Connections
Sourcing
Brazilian Supply Relationships
Trade Expertise
Commercial & Export Knowledge
Operations
Coordinated Trade Solutions
Our mission
Making International Trade More Connected, Transparent and Reliable.
Our mission is to connect Brazilian suppliers with international markets through responsible sourcing, commercial expertise and coordinated trade solutions.
We work to simplify complex trade processes, strengthen relationships between business partners and support clear, efficient and dependable transactions.
By combining market knowledge with an international perspective, we aim to create lasting value for suppliers, buyers and everyone involved in the supply chain.
Connecting Markets. Building Trust.
International presence
Local Connections. International Reach.
Through our network of representatives and business partners, we connect Brazilian sourcing opportunities with buyers across international markets, supporting commercial relationships and coordinated trade operations.
BRAZILSourcing & Supplier Relationships
Our Brazilian network supports sourcing activities and supplier relationships across key producing regions.
UNITED STATESMarket Connections & Distribution Coordination
Our U.S. business relationships support market development, commercial coordination and access to logistics solutions through our network of partners.
EUROPECommercial Representation & Market Development
Through commercial representatives and business partners, we maintain connections with European markets and support international trade opportunities.
How We Operate
From Brazilian Sourcing to International Markets
We support every stage of the international trade process, bringing together sourcing, documentation and logistics coordination through clear communication, experienced teams and trusted business partners.
1
Understanding Your Requirements
We assess product specifications, required volumes, destination and commercial objectives.
2
Sourcing & Commercial Alignment
Our Brazil-based support network helps coordinate supplier relationships, sourcing options and export conditions.
3
Documentation & Export Coordination
We align trade documentation, regulatory requirements and export procedures with the parties responsible.
4
International Logistics & Delivery
Our U.S. operations and logistics partners support shipment coordination and delivery arrangements according to agreed commercial terms.
Quality, compliance and regulatory standing
Registered, inspected and documented
A container held at customs is worth nothing. Our operation is built to satisfy the regulators on both ends of the route before the cargo ever moves.
Regulatory registration
We operate as an FDA registered exporter and adhere to United States and Canadian import standards on every shipment.
FDA registered facility and exporter
SFCR compliance for the Canadian market
USDA regulatory requirements observed
Inspection and proof of product
Third party verification at loading, so what leaves the warehouse in Brazil is what arrives at your plant. Results reach you before final payment.
SGS inspection at warehouse loading
Certificate of analysis and proof of product
HACCP and PRP processed lines
Contracts, finance and labour standards
Clear contract structures, banked payment instruments, and suppliers audited against international labour standards.
SBLC and LC through top tier world banks
CIF contract pricing to the destination port
Suppliers follow international human rights and local labour regulations
What we export
What we originate and ship
From raw agricultural commodities to processed ingredients. Sourced directly from producers we know by name, inspected before loading, and shipped under our own logistical management.
Flagship
Premium Brazilian Sugar
Authentic Brazilian sugar sourced directly from mills to ensure superior quality and consistency. Refined ICUMSA 45 for food production and beverages. ICUMSA 150 for baking and industrial applications. VHP raw for further refining or direct industrial use. Certified organic A-400 and A-600 free from chemicals and additives.
ICUMSA 45ICUMSA 150VHP 600 to 1200Organic A-400 / A-600
Coffee
Gourmet Coffee Beans
Carefully selected Arabica with larger granulometry and flawless beans. Brazil Fine Cup 17/18 is our benchmark lot, with balanced acidity and sweetness over notes of chocolate, nuts and mild fruit.
Arabica 17/18Cerrado Mineiro
Ingredients
Organic Dried Fruit Powder
Freeze dried through an advanced dehydration process that preserves the natural colour, shape, flavour and nutritional value of the original fruit. No additives, no preservatives, no artificial flavours.
Freeze driedHACCP
Superfruit
Açaí High Solid Concentrate
One hundred per cent natural, deep frozen product for juices, smoothies, frozen desserts, cocktails, ice creams, sauces and mousses. Purified through a rigorous process using drinking water and ozone.
Deep frozenHigh solids
Juice
Juice Concentrate and Frozen Fruit
Orange juice concentrate from natural, pesticide free Citrus sinensis, processed under strict HACCP and PRP guidelines. Frozen fruit is cryogenically frozen to lock in flavour, texture and nutrients.
HACCP and PRPCryogenic IQF
Dairy
Natural Butter
Made exclusively from high quality cow milk and crafted through the careful separation of milk fat from other components. A versatile ingredient for cooking, baking and spreading.
Food serviceRetail
Also available
Cocoa, Eggs, Guaraná and Minerals
Bahia origin cocoa beans and derivatives, graded shell eggs and egg products, guaraná powder, plus strategic minerals including niobium, iron ore and processed mineral stock.
CocoaEggsGuaranáNiobiumAluminium
A M.You.D brand
The Coffee Verde
The Coffee Verde is our specialized Brazilian green coffee brand, connecting carefully selected Arabica coffees with roasters and coffee professionals in the United States and beyond.
With a focus on quality, origin and flexible purchasing options, the brand supports buyers from sample evaluation to commercial volumes, backed by sourcing expertise in Brazil and market connections in the United States.
Good CupWorld Standard. Screen 16+
Fine Cup SpecialSCA 82. Specialty grade
Grand Lot ReservaSCA 84 to 85. True specialty lot
Operational record
Coffee supply programme, Brazil to Florida
A mid sized specialty coffee roaster in Florida approached us for a single trial lot. Twelve months later the account runs on a recurring supply agreement with no customs holds recorded on any shipment.
The programme was built on producer visits during harvest, cupping sessions run with the buyer, and documentation prepared ahead of every departure rather than in response to a problem.
ClientMid sized specialty coffee roaster, Florida
OriginCerrado Mineiro, Minas Gerais
DestinationFlorida, United States
Starting modelTrial shipment, single lot
EvolutionRecurring supply agreement
Duration12 months and continuing
Customs holdsZero across all shipments
M.You.D scopeSourcing, quality control, documentation and logistics
From Origin to Market
Connecting Brazilian Supply to Global Markets
From agricultural commodities to food ingredients, we connect Brazilian sourcing opportunities with international buyers through commercial coordination and logistics support.
WHO WE ARE
The People Behind Our Business
Combining international trade expertise, strategic negotiation and operational excellence.
Haradja Torrens
Legal Affairs & International Negotiations
Specializes in international contracts, cross-border negotiations and legal strategy, bringing extensive experience to global business relationships.
Steffen Bachmann
Operations & Digital Transformation
Combines German engineering expertise with strategic operations management, process optimization and digital transformation.
Trade intelligence
What we tell buyers before they sign
Four points that decide whether a Brazilian sourcing programme runs smoothly or becomes a recurring problem.
Proximity is a real advantage, and it is underused
Florida sits closer to Brazilian ports than most European or Asian buyers, and the trade routes between the two regions are long established. Transit from Santos to Jacksonville runs in the range of fourteen to twenty one days, which is short enough to keep working capital moving. Buyers who plan their calendar around that window carry less safety stock and absorb less price volatility than buyers who treat every shipment as a one off purchase.
The specification matters more than the colour rating
ICUMSA 45 is a colour rating, not a full specification. Writing a purchase contract on colour alone leaves the important parameters open. Polarization at a minimum of 99.80 degrees, moisture and ash at a maximum of 0.04 per cent, and reducing sugars under control are what actually determine whether the sugar cakes in transit, performs in your formulation, and passes your own incoming inspection. Ask for the full parameter set before signing, and make the certificate of analysis a condition of final payment.
Documentation failures cost more than price differences
The Brazilian regulatory environment is complex, and the most expensive mistakes importers make are administrative rather than commercial. A cargo held at the port of discharge accrues demurrage, occupies working capital and can miss the production window it was bought for. Saving a few dollars per tonne on a supplier who cannot prepare a clean documentation package is a false economy. Verify the export licences, the phytosanitary certificates and the tariff classification before the first shipment, not during it.
Relationships are infrastructure, not courtesy
In Brazilian business culture, trust between the parties carries the weight that a contract clause carries elsewhere. That is not sentimentality, it is operational. A supplier who knows your production calendar will call you when a lot comes in early. A buyer who has visited the farm knows what to expect from a difficult harvest. Face to face contact is what turns a spot purchase into a supply programme, and it is the single strongest predictor of whether an origin relationship survives its second year.