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Colombian coffee production falls 15% in October
Yearly estimates are still valid Despite the fall in the crop harvested in the midst of the current health situation, the good production trends aim at reaching a sixth year in a row with average production close to 14 million bags. “Produc…
On first international online auction, 32 coffee lots were sold at an average of 11.66 USD/lb
Amidst the pandemic and with great success “The auction closed, and the results are excellent. A great success and an enormous institutional effort,” the CEO of the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC), Roberto Vélez, said.Production a…
Coffees from Antioquia, Nariño, N. de Santander & Tolima win 5th version of ‘Colombia, Land of Diversity’
The national quality competition received 1,610 lots, a record number Given the limitations derived from the pandemic, the FNC faced the challenge of holding virtually the competition, which received the lots registered between May 15 and A…
FNC launches new radio soap opera for Colombian coffee growers
My farm, my home and treasure In order to promote topics related to occupational health and safety and prevention of child labor, in partnership with Colombia’s Ministry of Labor, the ILO, and the NGO Colombia Avanza, of Partners of the Ame…
Colombian coffee production falls 9% in September
In last 12 months, production reaches 14.1 million bags Despite slight drop in harvest that is collected in the midst of the persistent health situation, good production trends prevail. Bogotá, October 6, 2020 (FNC Press Office) – In…
Nespresso and the FNC pay joint tribute to Colombian coffee-growing women
With the support of the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) as strategic partner, Nespresso will make the most of the International Coffee Day, to be commemorated on October 1, to highlight and celebrate the role of Colombian female c…
Colombian coffee production falls 3% in August
In last 12 months, production reaches 14.2 million bags When other sectors of the Colombian economy begin to reopen, good trends consolidate to reach the estimated 14 million bags in the calendar year. Bogotá, September 4, 2020 (FNC Press O…
Escuela y Café, the FNC’s flagship educational program, is recognized by Global Compact Colombia
For good practices in sustainable development Bogotá, August 19, 2020 (FNC Press Office) – The Escuela y Café (School and Coffee) program, successfully implemented since 1996 by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) in 6th-to-…
FNC makes eloquent call to care for life through its emblematic logo
As a temporary measure to promote elemental self-care measures and avoid spreading of covid-19, Juan Valdez and the mule Conchita appear with masks, physical distancing, covering their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, or washing ho…