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Buencafé´s products were ranked among the 10 best coffees consumed in the United States

Buencafé
Three of the coffees produced and packaged by Buencafé Freeze Dried Colombian Coffee achieved top positions in the Huffington Post´s list of the best instant coffees in the United States.

The Departmental Committee of Cauca´s Extension Service trained 180 coffee growers

Cauca Committee
In order to prepare coffee growers for the upcoming Cup of Excellence competition, the Coffee Growers Committee of Cauca´s Extension Service offered a field day in which 180 coffee growers from the municipalities of Morales and Cajibío

Coffee from the municipality of Totoró will be commercialized in Japan

Cauca Committee
In his visit to the Buenavista town in the municipality of Totoró, the Japanese entrepreneur Taroh Susuki found young coffee plantations, beautiful landscapes, and committed coffee growers.

Norte de Santander’s growers are trained in the use of the Intelligent Coffee Growers tablet

Norte de Santander Committee
Numerous coffee growers from the municipalities of the department of Norte de Santander have participated in the training sessions offered by the FNC’s Extension Service regarding the use and management of the Intelligent Coffee Growers Pad.

Colombian coffee won high positions at the Rainforest Alliance International Cupping Competition

Caldas Committee
For the second year in a row Colombian coffees achieved top positions in the Rainforest Alliance International Cupping for Specialty Coffees Competition.

Alliance between the SENA and the FNC´s Committee of Quindio will benefit 2000 coffee producers

Quindio Committee
The strategic alliance established between the FNC´s Coffee Growers Committee of Quindío and the SENA (Apprenticeship National Service) will train nearly 2000 coffee producers, collectors, “patieros,” and administrators in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Business Management processes.

Agreements between the FNC, the IOM and the Natural Heritage will benefit 90 coffee growing families

Cesar Guajira Committee
The agreements between FNC, IOM, and Natural Heritage, will benefit 90 coffee growing families from the municipalities of Pueblo Bello and Valledupar in the “Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta”.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHED BETWEEN THE COFFEE GROWERS COMMITTEE AND THE SOUTHERN MUNICIPALITIES

Cauca Committee
The mayors of the municipalities of Balboa, Argelia, Sucre, Patía, Bolívar, Florencia and Mercaderes held a meeting last weekend in which they decided to include the coffee sector in the development plans of their municipalities.

189 youngsters are now part of the “Rural University” project

Caldas Committee
189 youngsters from the municipalities of Aguadas, La Merced, Pácora, Supía and the town of Florencia-Samaná participated in the Induction to University Life day held in the University of Manizales under the frame of the “Rural University” project.

contributing to education

In order to develop projects regarding educational infrastructure and educational equipment provision, in August 2009 the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) and the Ministry of National Education (MNE) signed the 780/2009 cooperation agreement.

Café de Colombia in Japan´s most important food and beverage fair: Foodex Japan 2012

FNC Asia
The FNC participated in the most important event in the food and beverage category in the Asia-Pacific region

Inter-institutional alliance established between the FNC and Cajibío´s municipal administration

Cauca Committee
The Executive Director of the Departmental Coffee Growers Committee of Cauca met with members of the Municipal Coffee Grower´s Committee of Cajibío and the municipality´s mayor.

The FNC certifies Japanese executives in mild coffee quality control

Quindio Committee
Representatives from trading and roasting Japanese companies participated in the FNC´s 8th International Mild Coffee Quality Training Course.

Almacafé S.A receives the ISO 9001:2008 certification

Almacafe S.A is proud to inform that the Bureau Veritas firm has delivered the certificates that acknowledge Almacafe´s completion of the norm NTC-ISO9001:2008

Coffee Information Pad: connecting Antioquia´s coffee growers

Antioquia Committee
Coffee Information Pad: connecting Antioquia´s coffee growers

US$ 45,6 million invested in Antioquia´s coffee regions during 2011

Antioquia Committee
US$ 45,6 million invested in Antioquia´s coffee regions during 2011. A balance regarding 2011´s investments in Antioquia´s coffee industry was presented to coffee grower delegates.

2011 was a positive year for Quindio’s coffee industry

Quindio Committee
2011 was a positive year for Quindio’s coffee industry. 4.565 hectares were renovated with resistant varieties to coffee leaf rust

Coffee growing women from the Norte de Santander will be part of the “Mujer Rural” program

Norte de Santander Committee
Coffee growing women from the department of Norte de Santander will be part of the “Mujer Rural” program

The FNC and municipal authorities of Norte de Santander join forces

Norte de Santander Committee
In order to diagnose and propose a working strategy for all coffee municipalities of Norte de Santander, the FNC´s Departmental Coffee Growers Committee of Norte de Santander recently met with the municipal authorities of the department. This joint initiative was the first encounter between the FNC and the Departmental Committee´s number one allies in working towards coffee sustainability in Norte de Santander: the recently elected mayors of each municipality.

Retired police officer won the seventh edition of the FNC’s Departmental Quality Competition “Valle

The seventh edition of the FNC´s Departmental Quality Competition “Valle Cafetero 2011” rewarded coffee growers who employed sustainable practices during the harvesting, production, and post harvest (beneficio) processes.

In 2011 Buencafé Freeze Dried Colombian Coffee will have a sustainable Christmas

An example for present and future generations of everyday life sustainability and community work

Huila´s coffee astounds Japanese coffee industry executives

Thanks to its coffee’s worldwide known quality, the coffee region of the department of Huila was recently visited by Japanese industry executives interested in understanding the growing, production, and commercialization processes behind Huila´s coffee.

Cenicafé launches research initiative in Norte de Santander

In alliance with the Departmental Coffee Growers Committee of Norte de Santander, the FNC’s National Coffee Research Center-Cenicafé launched a research initiative in the Blonay farm in the municipality of Chinácota.

Third edition of the High Quality Coffee Competition Risaralda 2011

The third edition of the High Quality Competition Risaralda 2011 aims to stimulate the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) among coffee growers from the department of Risaralda.

The FNC´s Departmental Coffee Growers Committee of Cauca delivered over US$ 500.000 worth in credits

The Departmental Coffee Growers Committee of Cauca and “Banco Davivienda” held a credit brigade in the plateau of Popayan through the FNC´s Permanence Sustainability and Future (PSF) program.

Seventh edition of the FNC´s Quality Competition in Valle del Cauca

The seventh edition of the FNC’s Departmental Quality Competition “Valle Cafetero 2011” will reward coffee growers who employ sustainable practices during the harvesting, production, and beneficio (post harvest) processes.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) approved a food security project for the Kogui community

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) approved a food security project for the Kogui community of “Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta” led by the FNC

The FNC and KFW Bankengruppe fight erosion in the department of Antioquia

508 coffee growers from 8 municipalities of the department of Antioquia have been assisted by the “Forestry as an alternative means of production” program.

Rural housing affected by La Niña phenomenon will be repaired by FNC in Valle del Cauca

41 municipalities of the department of Valle del Cauca will be assisted
Rural housing affected by La Niña phenomenon will be repaired by FNC in Valle del Cauca

Nestlé S.A representatives visit the department of Valle del Cauca

Another environmental statement by Buencafé Freeze Dried Colombian coffee

Juan Valdez Commemoration Coffee- La Merced 100 years

In recognition to the municipality of La Merced, the Juan Valdez Commemoration Coffee-La Merced 100 years was launched by Procafecol and the Departmental Coffee GrowerÂ´s Committee of Caldas.

Cenicafé, selected as finalist for the 10th edition of the Blue Planet prize for environmental work

Innovative Models-Young Coffee Growers, a program that makes dreams come true

New recognition to Buencafé

Buencafé Freeze Dried Colombian Coffee was recognized by Walmart Chile as the best Store Brand provider

In 2010, 91,352 coffee grower families were assisted by the Departmental Coffee Growers Committee o

In 2010, 91,352 coffee grower families were assisted by the Departmental Coffee Growers Committee of Antioquia

The National Award of Entomology Hernán Alcaraz Viecco

Cenicafé
Researchers of the Coffee Discipline Entomology Research Center- Cenicafé, received The National Award of Entomology Hernán Alcaraz Viecco.

Fabio Duarte was the King of the Montañez Circuit in Spain

Another important victory was obtained as Fabio Duarte, from the team Café de Colombia â€“ Colombia es Pasión, as he won the Montañes Circuit in Spain.

Launching of New book “BIRDS OF THE SOUTHERN COFFEE REGIONS OF HUILA”

Cenicafé
Launching of New book
"BIRDS OF THE SOUTHERN COFFEE REGIONS OF HUILA"

The Republic of China shows interest in coffee from Cauca

Departamental Commitee of Cauca
"One of the best coffees in the world is from Cauca because of its special in flavor and preparation".

Inauguration of Sports center in the municipality of Cajibio

The hard work and commitement of 44 young coffee growers of the municipality of Cajibio, members of the program Young coffee Growers, was rewarded this past may 22nd when the new Sports Center was inaugurated.

Adaptation and improvement of the productive infrastructure in the department of Cauca

The Departmental Committee of coffee growers of Cauca was honored as one of the five best operators of the Strategy Together proyect.

The Departmental Committee of Coffee Growers of Risaralda is committed to generating employment in

The Departmental Committee of Coffee Growers of Risaralda, Accion Social and the city of Pereira continue advancing in their initiative to decrease unemployment by investing of more than 12,600 million pesos.

Mr. Julián Medina Mora, new Chief Financial Officer of the National Federation of Coffee Growers of

Mr. Julian Medina Mora, an industrial engineer, is the new Chief Financial Officer of the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.

Mr. Julián Medina Mora, new Chief Financial Officer of the National Federation of Coffee Growers of

Mr. Julian Medina Mora, an industrial engineer, is the new Chief Financial Officer of the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.

Mr. Julián Medina Mora, new Chief Financial Officer of the National Federation of Coffee Growers of

Mr. Julian Medina Mora, an industrial engineer, is the new Chief Financial Officer of the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.

Colombia to Host World Barista Championship in 2011

Colombia has been selected to host the 12th annual World Barista Championship, which will be held in combination with the 2011 EXPOESPECIALES conference in Bogota.

Female coffee grower from Tulua Ranked first

Winners chosen for the fourth Annual Quality Competition

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