Café Pelé
Café Pelé is a Brazilian coffee brand founded in 1970, known for roasted and ground, whole bean, and instant coffees, and owned by Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE).
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Overview
Café Pelé is a Brazilian coffee brand that was born in 1970, according to the brand's official history, and has since become a consolidated and recognized name in the Brazilian coffee market. The brand's official website describes it as a mark built over 50 years of tradition, recognized for its quality and success story. Café Pelé offers a complete line of products that includes roasted and ground coffee, whole bean coffee, and instant coffee, with a focus on purity and quality. The brand's portfolio features traditional and extra-strong roasted and ground coffees in various package sizes, as well as granulated instant coffee in glass jars and sachets. In 1995, Café Pelé expanded its portfolio by entering the cappuccino category, innovating in the coffee market. In 2017, the brand was acquired by the Dutch company Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE), placing it within one of the largest coffee groups in the world. Today, Café Pelé continues to be a relevant brand in Brazil, with a modernized packaging design and a 100% coffee purity seal, maintaining its position as a trusted choice for Brazilian consumers.
History
Café Pelé was born in 1970, according to the brand's official history, launching simultaneously in roasted and ground and instant coffee versions. Over the decades, it established itself as a consolidated and recognized brand in the Brazilian coffee market, building a tradition that spans more than 50 years. In 1995, the brand innovated by adding cappuccino to its portfolio, expanding beyond traditional coffee categories. In 2017, Café Pelé was acquired by the Dutch company Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE), integrating the brand into one of the world's largest coffee groups. This acquisition placed Café Pelé alongside major global coffee brands and provided resources for continued growth. In recent years, the brand has modernized its packaging design while maintaining the same quality, now featuring a 100% coffee purity seal. Café Pelé remains an active brand in Brazil, offering a complete line of roasted and ground, whole bean, and instant coffees, as well as cappuccino.
- 2017
Café Pelé is acquired by Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE).
- 1995
Cappuccinos are added to the Café Pelé portfolio.
- 1970
Café Pelé is born, launching in roasted and ground and instant coffee versions.
Products and positioning
High-quality, pure coffee with a 100% coffee purity seal, targeting everyday Brazilian consumers.
Café Pelé Extraforte Almofada 500g
Roasted and ground coffee with a darker roast, full body, intense flavor and marked aroma. Intensity: 4.
Café Pelé Tradicional Almofada 250g
Roasted and ground coffee with a smooth flavor, balanced body and acidity, and contagious aroma. Intensity: 3.
Café Pelé Tradicional Almofada 500g
Roasted and ground coffee with a smooth flavor, balanced body and acidity, and contagious aroma. Intensity: 3.
Café Pelé Solúvel Granulado Vidro 100g
Granulated instant coffee made with 100% pure coffee, quick and easy to prepare. Intensity: 3.
Café Pelé Solúvel Granulado Sachê 100g
Granulated instant coffee made with 100% pure coffee, quick and easy to prepare. Intensity: 3.
Café Pelé Solúvel Granulado Sachê 50g
Granulated instant coffee made with 100% pure coffee, quick and easy to prepare. Intensity: 3.
Café Pelé Tradicional Vácuo 250g
Roasted and ground coffee with a smooth flavor, balanced body and acidity, and contagious aroma. Intensity: 3.
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