Rui Nabeiro, founder of Grupo Nabeiro – Delta Cafés dies (1931-2023)
Manuel Rui Azinhais Nabeiro was born on 28 March 1931, in Campo Maior, in the district of Portalegre.
Businessman Rui Nabeiro, founder of Grupo Nabeiro – Delta Cafés, died on Sunday at the age of 91, a victim of illness, at Hospital da Luz in Lisbon, a source from the group told Lusa.
“It is with deep regret that the Nabeiro family informs that Commander Manuel Rui Azinhais Nabeiro, chairman and founder of Grupo Nabeiro – Delta Cafés, passed away today, 19 March,” a statement sent by the group said.
Comendador Rui Nabeiro “was hospitalised at Hospital da Luz due to respiratory problems”, according to the same statement sent by Grupo Nabeiro.
“The funeral date and programme of the will be announced in due course,” it said.
Manuel Rui Azinhais Nabeiro was born on 28 March 1931, in Campo Maior, in the district of Portalegre.
“The entrepreneurial spirit and his work ethic were always present in the decisive moments of his life,” the statement said.
In 1961, he created Delta Cafés, “giving rise to a business group that today leads the coffee market in Portugal” and is “in strong expansion in international markets,” the business group stressed.
“The entire Delta family is deeply saddened by this loss and extends sincere condolences to all those who also lost a great friend today,” the statement said.
“We are all committed to continuing his legacy and honouring his vision by continuing to produce the world’s best coffee, supporting local communities and promoting sustainability,” it added.