Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Samba Foods Ltda., headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, is a vertically integrated food company specializing in the origination, processing, and global distribution of Brazilian-grown specialty crops. With a strong presence in both bulk commodities and branded consumer products, Samba Foods has gained recognition for its commitment to quality, traceability, and value-added innovation. The company operates across multiple verticals including grain origination, snack foods, and frozen food manufacturing.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Samba Foods offers a broad portfolio of products that cater to both industrial buyers and consumer markets worldwide. The company’s key categories include:

• Grains & Pulses:

  • Popcorn kernels (premium mushroom and butterfly varieties)
  • Black matpe beans
  • Green mung beans
  • Peanuts

• Value-Added Products:

  • Mushroom popcorn snacks marketed under branded lines for retail sale.
  • Customized blends for snack manufacturers.

• Frozen Packaged Foods:

  • Traditional Brazilian recipes, ready-to-eat and frozen for food service and retail channels.

These products are marketed through brands like Samba Foods, Copacabana Brazilian Premium, and Sumé Brazilian Premium Popcorn.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Samba Foods differentiates itself through:

• End-to-End Integration: From farm sourcing to export logistics, enabling full control over product quality and cost.
• Focus on Brazilian Heritage Crops: Promoting native crops and traditional flavors to global markets.
• Branded Export Strategy: Strong visual identity and multilingual packaging for international consumers.
• Commitment to Traceability: Blockchain-enabled traceability solutions on select exports enhance trust with buyers.

Certifications and Compliance

Samba Foods ensures all its products comply with global food safety standards and export regulations. Certifications include:

• ISO 22000 for food safety management
• HACCP implementation across production facilities
• USDA and EU import compliance for grains and processed snacks
• Brazilian MAPA registration for export food manufacturers

These certifications facilitate access to the US, EU, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets.

Shipment and Export Activity

Samba Foods is a key Brazilian exporter in the specialty grains sector. Key export metrics and practices include:

• Annual Export Volume: Estimated over 25,000 metric tons of grains and pulses
• Export Destinations:
  • Asia: India, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand
  • North America: USA and Canada
  • Middle East & Europe: UAE, Germany, France

The company ships in bulk containers and branded retail packs, offering both FOB and CIF logistics models from Brazilian ports such as Paranaguá and Santos.

Target Markets

Samba Foods serves a wide array of customers including:

• Bulk Ingredient Importers
• Snack Food Manufacturers
• Retail Chains and Distributors
• Ethnic and Health-Focused Grocery Stores
• Foodservice Operators sourcing ready-to-eat frozen dishes

Capabilities

• Advanced Sorting and Cleaning Facilities: Ensures export-grade quality for pulses and popcorn.
• In-house Packaging and Branding: Provides private label options with flexible MOQ.
• Cold Chain Logistics: Supports frozen food exports with certified cold storage systems.
• Multilingual Sales Teams: Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic to support diverse international clients.

Financial Insights

As a privately held Brazilian SME, detailed financial figures are not publicly disclosed. However, its export capacity, multi-brand strategy, and global certifications suggest a strong operational revenue base. The company actively invests in digital traceability and international marketing, supporting long-term profitability and brand equity.

Major Achievements

• Successful brand launches of Copacabana Brazilian Premium and Sumé Popcorn in over 10 international markets.
• Recognized by Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) for export excellence.
• Featured in the Global Marketplace Video Initiative, promoting Brazilian agro-exports to a worldwide audience.

Customer Testimonials

Client feedback, especially from global buyers and importers, reflects strong confidence:

“Samba Foods provides the traceability and consistent quality we need for our retail private label popcorn lines.”
— U.S. Retail Distributor

“Reliable shipments and excellent service from a knowledgeable team. Their Sumé brand is doing well in our stores.”
— Importer, Southeast Asia

Samba Foods Ltda. continues to elevate Brazil’s agricultural exports by delivering premium, culturally rich food products to consumers and buyers around the globe.