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Coffee-producing countries call for join efforts to make farmers sustainable
Government officials of coffee-producing countries stressed the need to work along with all actors of the coffee value chain to address common challenges. Medellín, Colombia, July 11, 2017 – Urging the coffee industry to work together for s…
The FNC celebrates 90 years of building a coffee country
Throughout its history, always working for coffee growers’ well-being, the FNC has substantially contributed to the country’s economic and social development. The FNC has built or improved over 7 million infrastructure works, including hous…
Colombia is seen by Ethiopia, the cradle of coffee, as a global reference in traceability
An Ethiopian delegation visited Colombia to learn firsthand about a number of aspects of the FNC’s work, as the African nation aims to improve coffee storage and implement a traceability system. Through its logistics branch Almacafé, t…
The Coca-Cola Foundation, TechnoServe & FNC team up to empower female coffee farmers
The groundbreaking initiative will increase access to information and services for 11,000 female coffee growers. Bogotá, Colombia (March 30, 2017) – The Coca-Cola Foundation, TechnoServe and the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FN…
Coffee farming entices more and more domestic and foreign tourists
With increased previous learning, visitors seek to get familiar with origin and all that is behind the bean, from seed to cup. (Photo taken from fincadelcafe.com: Visitors on a coffee tour.)…
FNC representatives visit Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway
Seeking to preserve the world’s coffee collections and guarantee viable production in the future, the FNC was invited to participate in this initiative by providing Arabica coffee beans from its International Coffee Collections. Bogota, Mar…
Cenicafé 1, the new coffee variety developed in Colombia
Its low height will enable high densities. The cup quality is described as very good and it classifies as specialty coffee. According to a cupping panel, it features cocoa, honey and hazelnut notes. After 20 years of research and seeking to…
FNC CEO makes historic visit to Brazil
Both delegations talked about the first World Coffee Producers Forum, to be held in Medellin, Colombia, next year, among other issues. Brasilia, October 25, 2016 (FNC Press Office) – With the presence of the Brazilian Deputy Mini…
Coffees from Tolima, Nariño and Cauca win 1st National Quality Competition
José Anargel Rodríguez, from the municipality of Ibagué, Tolima, was the big winner; his lot won first places in acidity and exoticness. In the subsequent live auction, his coffee was sold at a record price of US$ 50.5/lb. Coffees from Toli…