Ground Up Coffee & Tea LLC has hired Olavo Rodrigues de Aguiar Filho as Commodities Buyer

New York, NY  |  February 7, 2023

Mr. Aguiar brings with him nearly thirty years of experience in green coffee and soluble coffee buying.  He has worked throughout the coffee industry, primarily in Brazil. Aguiar holds a LL.B from Mackenzie University in Sao Paulo and has completed various trading courses at FUNCEX (Foundation and Center of Research of International Trading).

In his role prior to joining Ground Up Coffee & Tea, Aguiar was the Commercial Director of the Coffee Division at Grupo Branco Peres in Sao Paulo, Brazil. There he grew soluble coffee division from $1 million in annual sales to over $15 million and Green coffee division to up $ 80 million. Ethan Feuer, President of Ground Up Coffee & Tea, said “We’re thrilled to have Olavo with us.  His depth of experience, knowledge, and management capabilities will complement our growing team devoted to the supply of all product types and formats within the instant coffee industry.”

More information about Olavo Aguiar will become available at the company’s website.

Ground Up Coffee & Tea specializes in the development and supply of instant coffee and teas for brands and companies throughout the marketplace.