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A Colombian coffee company is seeking commercial partners interested in distributing their products with high social and environmental impact, aiming to contribute to the social development of coffee farmers.

Summary

Profile Type
Business Offer
POD Reference
BOCO20240214026
Term of Validity
15 February 2024 - 14 February 2025
Company's Country
Colombia
Type of partnership
Investment agreementCommercial agreement
Targeted Countries
DenmarkGermanyFinland
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General information

Short Summary
The Colombian coffee-producing company is a socially and environmentally responsible enterprise dedicated to promote and expand the coffee culture while supporting coffee farmers and innovating the country's tradition into unique experiences. Specializing in producing high-quality coffee sourced from vulnerable communities, they ensure fair compensation, well above market rates.
Full Description
The company, firmly believes this social end environmental approach fosters well-being and social development highly vulnerable regions. Engaged in projects with coffee farmers impacted by armed conflict and communities transitioning from illicit crops to coffee cultivation, they champion a model known as conscious coffee. The aim of this company is to generate a high quality coffee, while it enhances the capacities, the income and the development of the vulnerable regions, increasing the average income per coffee-growing family.

They use coffee as a tool for ecosystem conservation. Additionally, its ecological impact is notable, as they employ coffee as a fundamental tool for conserving ecosystems crucial for species like jaguars, pumas, and Andean bears. They collaborate with and support coffee farmers committed to agroecological and organic practices, as well as those who cultivate under shade and utilize processing methods that minimize water usage.

Each of the products they market has a direct positive impact on the three sustainable development goals they advocate for.
Advantages and Innovations
They prioritize full traceability across every stage of their coffee production chain, meticulously tracking the journey of their beans from farm to cup. This commitment not only ensures quality and transparency but also underscores their dedication to sustainability and ethical practices.

Moreover, they go beyond mere productivity considerations by integrating environmental and social impact assessments into their product development process. By doing so, they strive to create a positive footprint in the communities where they operate, fostering economic empowerment, environmental stewardship, and social well-being.

In essence, their approach to coffee production transcends traditional business models, seamlessly blending commercial success with a profound commitment to environmental conservation and social responsibility.
Stage of Development
Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 15: Life on LandGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal 10: Reduced Inequality

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Commercial partner which may help them to access the market with their existing distribution networks, a partner that can distribute their products, as well as facilitate partnerships and collaborations with other companies, NGOs, and government agencies in Europe that share similar values and goals related to social and environmental impact. This could lead to joint initiatives aimed at supporting coffee farmers' social development and implementing sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.
Type and Size of Partner
Big companySME 50 - 249SME 11-49SME <=10
Type of partnership
Investment agreementCommercial agreement

Call details

Coordinator required
Yes

Dissemination

Technology keywords
08001001 - Drink Technology
Market keywords
07003003 - Soft drinks and bottling plants
Sector Groups Involved
Agri-Food
Targeted countries
DenmarkGermanyFinland

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