Against inflation: beans become cheaper and provide relief for Brazilians

The article highlights a significant decrease in the price of beans in Brazil over the year, with the average price per bag dropping by 33.5% from R$331 in January 2024 to R$220 in the same period in 2025. This reduction in the price of beans is attributed to an increase in supply, and is seen as good news for Brazilian consumers facing rising food prices. Beans are emphasized as an important source of quality vegetable protein, necessary for a balanced diet, and the price drop is expected to boost consumption. Food brand Kicaldo, a leader in the bean market, underscores the nutritional and economic significance of beans and is committed to making them more accessible and available to the public.

Amid a scenario of rising food prices, beans continue to buck inflation and remain more affordable for Brazilians. According to the National Supply Company (Conab), the average price per bag for the best lots of carioca beans fell from R$331 in January 2024 to R$220 in the same period in 2025, a reduction of 33.5%. This movement reflects an increase in the supply of the grain, acting strategically both in food security and in the commodities market. For Kicaldo, a food brand specializing in grains and a leader in the bean segment, the drop in prices does not reduce the relevance of the product, but rather increases its access and impact. “Beans are more than a staple food. They are an affordable source of quality vegetable protein. The drop in prices favors access to a nutritious food that is essential to the diet of Brazilians,” says Mauro Bortolanza, one of the founders and CEO of Kicaldo, a grain specialist for over 25 years in the market and president of ABIFEIJÃO (Brazilian ...