Strengthening the retail and food sectors increasingly relies on building strategic partnerships capable of generating value for companies, producers, and consumers.

Against this backdrop, Açaí Food announces a partnership with Cooperabaeté, expanding the presence of the Açaízinho brand within one of the most long-standing cooperatives in the Central-West region of Minas Gerais.

This collaboration marks a significant step toward bringing an innovative, high-quality product to new markets while reinforcing both organizations' commitment to regional development.

Cooperabaeté is an independent cooperative headquartered in Abaeté, in the Central-West region of Minas Gerais. In November 2024, the cooperative marked 96 years of operations, establishing itself as a benchmark in the cooperative sector of Minas Gerais.

Throughout its history, Cooperabaeté has played a pivotal role in strengthening the region's agricultural sector, supporting rural producers, members, and customers with solutions that foster local economic growth.

Its operational model is rooted in cooperative principles, prioritizing democratic management, transparency, and collective development.

Cooperabaeté maintains a strong presence across several municipalities in the region, with facilities in cities such as Abaeté, Paineiras, Biquinhas, and Morada Nova de Minas.

Its structure includes:

This operational diversity enables the cooperative to meet the varied needs of rural producers, members, and consumers in the region, thereby bolstering local economic development.

Açaízinho was created with the aim of transforming the açaí consumption experience by offering a product that combines quality, creaminess, and convenience. Since its launch, the product has been gaining ground in the Brazilian market, catering to both end consumers and food industry entrepreneurs seeking practical, high-standard solutions.

The partnership between Açaí Food and Cooperabaeté expands access to Açaízinho at the cooperative’s points of sale, bringing the product to consumers across various municipalities in the region.

For Açaí Food, this collaboration represents a significant step forward in the brand's expansion strategy, bringing the product closer to new audiences and strengthening its presence in regional retail.

For Cooperabaeté, adding Açaízinho to its locations helps broaden the product mix available to customers, keeping pace with consumer trends while offering innovative, high-quality options.

The alliance between Açaí Food and Cooperabaeté demonstrates how partnerships between companies and cooperatives can generate positive impacts across the entire supply chain.

On one side stands a cooperative with nearly a century of history, committed to the development of local producers and communities. On the other is an expanding brand that brings innovation and convenience to the food market.

Together, the two institutions reinforce their commitment to sustainable growth, the creation of opportunities, and the delivery of quality products to consumers throughout the region.