Introduction
 
Introduction
UGEAFI is a local Non-Governmental development Organization created in March 1990 in the South of South- Kivu district in theDemocratic Republic of the Congoworking mainly in the field of Peace and Reconciliation, Agriculture, Breeding, Education, Gender and Environment.
In terms of production, from October 2005 to the present, on request of the people, UGEAFI organized the establishment of nurseries at Mutambala, Bibokoboko Lemera which has generated at least 400,000 plants to meet the needs of more than 2000 coffee growers at a rate of 200 plants per farmer. The seeds used …

DAEWON GSI is specialized in food processing machines since company’s establishing in 1970.
The company is the manufacturer of food processing machine but also supplier of technology and engineering on food processing industry.
For the coffee mill, DAEWON GSI supplies the several machines such as pre-cleaner, de-stoner, weighing machine, packaging machine but the main supplying machine is the color sorter machine.
DAEWON GSI’s NANTA ACE and PUBU KING series are advanced color sorter machine than the other model. These color sorter machines for coffee bean already supplied to many countries and the customers …

Reviewing the New EAFCA Taste of Harvest Strategy and what it means for the “Way Above Average” or “Excellent” Coffee
Sokoni
From the Print Issue
The Scene: An Upcountry Secondary School in Uganda
The Speaker: A New Headmaster with a peculiar love for green suits and a knack for telling stories
The Audience: A nervous wreck of young boys and girls with Final Exams due in three weeks.
Subject: The Law of Averages
His Speech (Paraphrased):
“In life, you can choose to excel or you can choose to settle (be average). Average attendance and reading in class …

Mullege PLC has been established since the early sixties mainly trading all sorts of commodities in the local markets. It started in the southern region of Ethiopia known as wolayta and the city of Areka.
The commodity trading has grown so rapidly where it became necessary to move the establishment to the capital city for the coffee trading while continuing the other trading in Wolayta.
Mullege has been an exporting company since 1996 and have enjoyed the number ONE spot in volume of coffee exported and has won several awards of excellence …

ADULINA COFFEE EXPORTER PLC is specialized in exporting High quality coffee with specialty for origin and cup profile. The company is an out come of a Parent company who has been exporting coffee since 1996 and has enjoyed the number ONE spot in volume of coffee exported and has won several awards of excellence in services and quality product.   ADULINA COFFEE EXPORTER PLC delivers the best quality coffee to consumer through its well integrated quality management and special commitment to its clients.
We can supply single origin or a mixture package …

The Eastern African Fine Coffees Association (EAFCA), in partnership with the Uganda Coffee Federation and the Uganda TOH Committee are pleased to announce the completion of the 2012 Taste of Harvest (ToH) Coffee Competition that was held at the UCDA Quality Lab in Kampala from 16th – 20th January 2012.
EAFCA’s ToH is the leading regional cupping competition in Eastern andSouthern Africaand has become the premier event on the coffee calendars of nine member countries.  ToH provides producers, millers and exporters an opportunity to showcase their coffees and compete among themselves.  …

The Eastern African Fine Coffees Association and the 4C Association among other partners, have the pleasure of inviting you to attend the 2nd African Coffee Sustainability Forum taking place in The Legendary Land of Coffee, Where it all Began!

Theme: “Creating market access through sustainable practises”
February 15th, 2012, 08.30 – 17.30 hrs
Conference room 3
United Nations Conference Center at Addis Ababa (UNCC-AA)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Do not miss the opportunity to share practical experiences on the successes and challenges of sustainable coffee production, processing and trading!
The Forum will bring together national and international representatives of …

Under theme “Leveraging scientific research for improved productivity and sustainability of African Coffees” the 7th African Coffee Scientific Conference will attract top coffee scientists from the African and International Community on the 15th February 2012 at the United Nations Conference Centre Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Most of the discussions and agenda on topics such as quality, productivity and climate change to be shared will be as a result of a special two-day workshop from the 13th to the 14th February, 2012 for select researchers and scientists from the region.
To attend this 7th African Coffee Scientific Conference …

Are you a buyer, cupper, roaster, producer or coffee artisan travelling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 9th AFCC & E? Well if you are, here are some of the highlights of what to expect at the EAFCA Coffee Cupping Session;
Wednesday (pre-conference)

Basic Cupping Training – 9 AM – 1 PM
·   EAFCA Cupping Fundamentals  09:00 – 10:30
·   EAFCA Practical Cupping Session 11:00 – 13:00

EAFCA Cup tasters Competition - 2 PM – 5 PM
The best of the region’s quality experts will come together in a cup taster’s competition which is intended to engage the participants and delegates in …

On 15th November 2011, South African EAFCA member TRIBECA won Specialty Coffee Association of Southern Africa (SCASA) Coffee Excellence Award. According to Lani Snyman, Chairman of SCASA,  the new award was established inSouth Africa with the sole purpose of increasing coffee quality in-store.
The Coffee Bar in the Restaurant and the barista were evaluated according to specific criteria, namely the Customer Service, Station Management, Technical Skills and Sensory Evaluation.
SCASA evaluated 10 restaurants that willingly raised their hand to participate in this awarding system, and announced the winner with the highest score at the …