Guest Lecture:
Federation of Coffee Growers
of Cerrado Mineiro
In the spirit of World of Coffee Brussels 2026, join us for an exclusive evening that brings the heart of Brazil’s Cerrado Mineiro coffee region to Leuven. Meet the people behind one of the world’s leading coffee origin federations, explore their vision for the future of coffee, and taste a selection of exceptional Brazilian coffees alongside the stories behind them. Tuesday 23rd of June 2026, we expect your from 6PM onwards!
As the international coffee community gathers in Belgium for World of Coffee Brussels 2026, Onan Coffee & Tea and KU Leuven are delighted to host a unique evening in Leuven, just a few days before Europe’s largest coffee event begins.
For this special occasion, we welcome representatives from The Federation of Coffee Growers of the Cerrado Mineiro Region (Federação dos Cafeicultores do Cerrado), one of the world’s most innovative coffee-producing regions and a long-term partner of Fazenda Arema, the farm of Martine De Haes and Euller Antunes Rangel in Brazil.
Join us for an inspiring lecture and tasting that will take you behind the scenes of one of the world’s leading coffee origins.
When?
Tuesday 23rd of June 2026
Time?
From 6PM – 8PM
Where?
University Halls (Naamsestraat 22, 3000 Leuven)
Tickets?
Please subscribe for free through the form below
Why attend?
The Cerrado Mineiro Region is internationally recognised for its pioneering approach to coffee production. It was the first coffee region in Brazil to obtain a Denomination of Origin and has become a global reference for traceability, quality control, regenerative agriculture and collaborative innovation. Today, the region brings together more than 4,500 coffee producers across 55 municipalities and is helping shape a regenerative future for coffee worldwide.
This evening offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the people driving these initiatives and to discover how farmers, cooperatives, researchers and international partners work together to build a more sustainable coffee sector.
Whether you are a coffee professional, student, researcher, barista or simply a coffee enthusiast, this event will offer valuable insights into the future of coffee.
SMALL Coffee tasting
Of course, no Brazilian coffee evening would be complete without tasting coffee.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to taste several coffees from Brazil and experience the diversity, quality and character of this remarkable origin.
Next to that, we will proudly launch the newest KU Leuven Blend, which contains 50% coffee from Fazenda Arema. You will be among the first to taste this new blend and discover the story behind this unique collaboration between KU Leuven, Onan Coffee & Tea and the producers at Fazenda Arema.
Programme
Welcome
by Chloé Van Bael (Owner, Onan Coffee & Tea)
& Martine De Haes (Owner & coffee producer, Fazenda Arema)
Guest speakers
From the Federation of Coffee Growers of the Cerrado Mineiro Region
- Gláucio de Castro – President
- Juliano Tarabal – Executive Director
- Thiago Furlaneto – Coordinator of the Department of Denomination of Origin
- Maryana Castro – Head of Communications
Followed by
Brazilian coffee tasting & Networking and informal exchanges
The event is free, we just ask you to subscribe through the form:
About Fazenda Arema
For many years, Onan Coffee & Tea has been working directly with Fazenda Arema, the Brazilian coffee farm of Belgian coffee producer Martine De Haes and her husband Euller Antunes Rangel. Located in the renowned Cerrado Mineiro region, Fazenda Arema is a relatively young farm, built from the ground up with a clear vision: producing exceptional coffee while investing in innovation, quality and long-term sustainability.
Martine and Euller combine Belgian and Brazilian perspectives, creating a unique bridge between Leuven and Brazil. As a third-generation coffee producer, Euller continues his family’s coffee-growing tradition, while Martine brings an international outlook and a strong focus on collaboration and knowledge exchange. Together, they continuously experiment with new cultivation and processing techniques to improve both coffee quality and environmental resilience.
Their farm is deeply connected to the wider Cerrado Mineiro coffee community, a world-renowned coffee origin and the first coffee-producing region in Brazil to receive a Denomination of Origin. Thanks to its distinct seasons, favourable climate and altitudes between 800 and 1,300 metres, the region is recognised worldwide for producing coffees with a unique identity and exceptional quality.
This event is an opportunity to discover how these connections come to life: from coffee farms in Brazil to research institutions, cooperatives and coffee professionals in Belgium. It is a celebration of the partnerships that make a more transparent, resilient and regenerative future for coffee possible.
