Dieses Jahr feiern wir Weihnachten mit den Kaffeesorten von Oscar Daza, unserem Partner in Kolumbien seit 2017. 

Vor einigen Jahren beschlossen Belco und der Produzent Oscar Daza (Eigentümer und Geschäftsführer von La Pradera), in den Kauf eines Grundstücks (unter dem Projektnamen „Pilos Del Café“) zu investieren, das an die örtliche öffentliche Schule in Aratoca angrenzt.

Auf diesem Grundstück lernen die Schüler der Schule etwas über Agronomie und Agrarökologie und entdecken alle Phasen der Kaffeeproduktion, vom Anbau bis zur Verarbeitung. Der auf diesem Grundstück angebaute Kaffee ermöglicht es der Schule, Jahr für Jahr weiter zu arbeiten.

Dieses Jahr möchten wir den Schulkindern einen festlichen Weihnachtssnack spendieren und die Pflanzung junger Laurina-Kaffeebäume, einer seltenen Sorte, auf ihrem Grundstück finanzieren.

Für jedes Kilogramm Kaffee, das Du kaufst, werden 0,10 € für das Weihnachtsprojekt für die Kinder gespendet – und Belco verdoppelt diesen Betrag!

→ Das sind 0,20 € für jedes verkaufte Kilo.

Lasst uns gemeinsam jede Tasse zu einer konkreten Geste für die Gemeinden machen, die euren Kaffee anbauen.

Eine Initiative zur Unterstützung von Kaffeeproduzentinnen.

Frauen leisten in der gesamten Kaffee-Wertschöpfungskette einen wesentlichen Beitrag. Sie sind an fast allen Arbeitsschritten beteiligt – vom Pflanzen über die Ernte bis zur Sortierung der Bohnen. Dennoch übernehmen sie oft nur die zeitintensivsten, saisonabhängigsten und am niedrigsten bezahlten Tätigkeiten.

WOMEN COFFEE setzt sich dafür ein, die Arbeit von Frauen in der Kaffeeproduktion sichtbar zu machen, ihre wirtschaftliche Unabhängigkeit zu stärken und gerechtere Bedingungen entlang der Lieferkette zu fördern.

Seit 10 Jahren setzen wir uns mit unserer Marke Forest Coffees® auf praktische Weise dafür ein, Wälder zu schützen und weiterzuentwickeln.

Unsere Forest Coffees® haben eine außergewöhnlich hohe Qualität und werden in gut erhaltenen Umweltbedingungen angebaut. Mit unserer Handelsmarke erkennen wir das Know-how unserer lokalen Partner auf den Farmen und ihr tiefes Wissen über agroforstwirtschaftliche Techniken im Kaffeeanbau an. Wir machen damit die ökologischen, sozialen und wirtschaftlichen Vorzüge des Modells sichtbar.

Die Agroforstwirtschaft ermöglicht es den Produzenten, ihr Einkommen zu diversifizieren: landwirtschaftliche Produktion, Bau- und Brennholz, Futtermittel, Obst, Honig usw. Dadurch wird das volatile Einkommen von Produzenten verringert, da sie weniger von einer einzigen Kultur abhängig sind. Auch die Auswirkungen auf die biologische Vielfalt und die Bodenqualität sind dabei beachtenswert.

Fresh Coffee Clean Ocean: Unsere Marke, die Dir einen um 70 bis 90 % dekarbonisierten Seetransport für Deinen Kaffee garantiert.

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Guatemala has grown coffee since the mid-17th century. There are currently more than 305,000 hectares of coffee, representing 2.8% of national soil and spreading across the country’s 22 departments. 98% of producers grow coffee on a small scale, and less than 1% are large-scale farmers. Over 80% of the coffee exported is of a high quality, what we call a “SHB” (strictly hard bean) grade. Coffee is the second most important agricultural export after sugar. There are 8 coffee-growing regions. The highest production volume was recorded between, with 5 million bags of coffee, before the 2011 crisis hit.

Guatemala has numerous microclimates, explained by altitudes ranging from 0 to 4,211 metres. There are 37 volcanoes, which produce a soil ideal for coffee growth, as well as numerous mountains and rivers. It is also bordered by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Brazil is the world’s leading coffee producer, ahead of Vietnam and Colombia. It supplies around one third of global production. Suffice to say, it calls the shots on the stock market.&nbsp;
Brazil boasts a light intensity and regular rainfall that allow crops to be grown in full sun. Most regions are flat, some are irrigated. Widespread introduction of mechanical harvesting and farming operations have more than doubled yields over the last 10 years, without increasing the planted surface area.​&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;The 4 main production areas are:​&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Minas Gerais (Cerrado, Sul de Minas, Minas Gerais, Mountains and Minas Chapada)​&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>State of Bahia&nbsp;</li>
<li>State of Espirito Santo&nbsp;</li>
<li>State of Sao Paulo&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;Brazil is huge, covering a total surface area of 8,547,877 km², which is 15 times the size of France. It spreads over almost half of the South American continent. It shares borders with Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname. Brazil’s size, landscape, climate and rich soils make it an extremely rich and diverse country.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Its coffee plantations cover some 27,000 km², mainly in the southern states of Minas Gerais, Sao Paulo and Paraná, whose environment and climate offer ideal growing conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

El Salvador is a land of volcanoes. There are 23 throughout the country, 5 of which are active. The country has a surface area of 21,041 km², making it the smallest in Central America. It has an essentially mountainous topography, although the Pacific coast that runs down the side of the country is flat. Its highest point is El Pital, which stands at 2,730 metres. In terms of climate, it has a wet season, a dry season, and tropical weather all year round.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;Colombia produces exclusively Arabica, because Robusta is neither supported nor authorized by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation, the FNC. This means we cannot export Robusta because there can be no certificate of origin, and because no phytosanitary rules have been established for this type of coffee. Coffee production is the main source of employment in rural areas.&nbsp;
The coffee-growing regions are mountainous areas. 90% of producers have very small plantations (0.80 hectares on average). The average age of a grower is 53. Many producers practice mixed farming to diversify their income (chickens, eggs, etc.). Numerous local associations and cooperatives have been set up to help growers through the various stages of the supply chain: growing, harvesting, post-harvest processing, transport, packaging, projects and certification.&nbsp;&nbsp;

ed in infrastructure and technological equipment for the low-income scho

Colombia is located at the north-western tip of South America and covers an area of 1,141,748 km². It is bordered by the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. It is crossed from north to south by the Andes mountain range, which divides into three branches near its southern end: the Cordillera Occidental, the Cordillera Central and the Cordillera Oriental. To the east of the Cordillera Oriental lie the Orinoco river, the Llanos plain and the Colombian Amazon. Colombia’s other mountain ranges include the Serranía del Baudó and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Six of their summits stand higher than 5,000 metres. The different climates are determined by the amount of rainfall. In the plains and lowlands (situated at an altitude of less than 500 metres), the average temperature is 25 °C. The mountains and valleys located at altitudes of over 500 metres have a wide diversity of climates. They can be very humid, rainy, dry, and even very dry. The country’s size and geographical diversity partly explain the great aromatic diversity and the different harvest periods.&nbsp;

The Bio label guarantees products from organic farming that comply with the requirements of European legislation.

The Manos de Mujer project focuses on the women producers of the Asoagrotol Galilea cooperative in Colombia, which has been certified organic since 2019.

DECAFFEINATION WITH E.A - SUGAR CANE - BEHIND THE DOORS OF DESCAFECOL PLANT
We continue our field visits with Descafecol plant in Colombia. The aim of those visits is to stress the idea on which we base our research: decaffeination processes must be synonymous with good quality coffee. We have decided to arrange this tour of plant visits in the spirit of providing an enriching experience that will allow us to communicate more and better on the coffees with which Belco works as well as about the partners or players together with whom we are responsible of ensuring traceability and quality in the coffee that arrives at the roasters’.
Descafecol is located in Manizales, one of the main special coffees region in Colombia. It was created in 1988 and is the only decaffeination plant in Colombia.
Decaffeination with Ethyl Acetate, derived from sugar cane
During the plant visit, Mauricio Jaramillo -Commercial Director- and Sven Dabelstein -General Manager- explained the way in which Ethyl acetate (EA) acts, adding that it is a natural component present in some fruits, especially in ripe fruit.
What is EA?
Ethyl acetate (EA) as is a solvent derived from sugar cane which, used in proper conditions and in adequate amounts, is an excellent selective remover of caffeine.
Decaffeination with EA follows a 6-step process:
1. Expansion: The first stage of the process consists of exposing the bean to a steam treatment with the purpose of opening the pores and expanding the bean.
2. Removal: The bean is then immersed into EA, whereby the caffeine present in the coffee bean adheres to the liquid. This process shall be repeated 6 successive times with fresh fluid, free from caffeine.
3. Pure caffeine
4. Drying: the drying process is performed in vacuum dryers, which allows for quick and homogeneous drying.
5. Cooling: the beans are then cooled in a ventilated silo in order to lower their temperature and to keep them from continuing to lose moisture
6. Polishing
In addition to the decaffeination treatment, two types of quality control are undertaken in Descafecol’s laboratory. The first is a physical and chemical analysis of the bean that seeks to measure the residual amount of caffeine, which must not exceed 0.1%, and the residual EA, which must amount to a maximum of 20ppm.
The second analysis measures the organoleptic properties of the coffee, comparing its profiles before and after the decaffeination process.
Some data from the extraction
It should also be noted that these stages are defined based on time, caffeine saturation, and waxes in the liquid (EA). However, the reusage of the EA will have its limitations, given that DESCAFECOL will analyze in its laboratory the deterioration of the EA’s chemical structure and, based on the results, will define whether it is to be reused or discarded.
What happens with the residual caffeine?
The caffeine recovered from the process is of great value in the pharmaceutical industry, for energy drinks, and even as a natural insecticide. We are told that Descafecol recovers the NATURAL RAW CAFFEINE from the decaffeination process.
Organic coffee &amp; E.A decaffeination
The issue of using EA to produce organic coffee has been discussed at length in the industry. Descafecol firmly states that EA is a completely natural component.
Points to remember
Once decaffeinated, coffee becomes slightly sweeter.

Belco, Sudus Coffee and Delonghi have made a commitment to sustainability by developing the “Flower Corridors” project.
This initiative by Sudus, together with a team of botanists, biologists and entomologists, involves planting corridors of flowers and shade trees on the Quindío farms selected for the project.
Nurseries for flowering plants and shade trees will be built, and training will be provided on the impact and benefits of biodiversity and shade in coffee growing.&nbsp;

The Fabrica project involves supplying 2 mechanical dryers, for drying 4,000 kg of wet parchment (2,000 kg of dry parchment). Each association, Asocanafi and Ascisp, will receive a silo.
As part of the project, we are helping to install the silos and provide training in their proper use.&nbsp;

High Nature Value: FAF Coffees hat einen Indikator entwickelt, um den Grad der Nachhaltigkeit von Kaffee-Farmen zu messen.

Pink Bourbon is a rare and elegant Arabica variety originating from southern Huila, Colombia. It’s believed to be a natural hybrid between Red and Yellow Bourbon, resulting in cherries with a distinctive pink hue. This variety is celebrated for its bright, refined cup profile, often combining the sweetness of tropical fruits with floral aromas and vibrant citrus acidity. When grown at high altitudes and carefully processed, Pink Bourbon offers exceptional clarity, balance, and complexity — a true gem among Colombian coffees.&nbsp;

<h3>THE ORIGINS OF THE WUSH WUSH VARIETY</h3>
Many coffee varieties are named after the place where they were first discovered, and Wush Wush is no exception. Wushwush is a small region in southwestern Ethiopia, not far from the renowned coffee-growing areas of Jimma and Sidamo. The Wushwush region is known for its fertile highlands. Wush Wush is therefore an Ethiopian Heirloom variety, not descended from the Bourbon or Typica lines—just like its cousin, the Geisha variety. The coffee shrub has large leaves and a strong, resilient root system.
<h3>RISING IN COLOMBIA</h3>
The Wush Wush variety arrived in Colombia around 30 years ago, and since then, its cultivation has continued to expand—much like Geisha in Panama.
<h3>A CUP TO REMEMBER</h3>
It wouldn’t be objective to define a single cup profile for this variety, but Wush Wush is often described as round, exotic, and floral, frequently compared to Geisha. With its distinctive cup profile, Wush Wush beans also have an unconventional appearance: smaller and denser. These physical characteristics make roasting more complex, as it requires taking into account both the high density (resistance to heat followed by strong heat conductivity) and the small size (short distance to the bean’s core). With careful roasting, the variety reveals its sweetness, delicacy, and complexity.
<h3>A VARIETY WITH A FUTURE</h3>
Beyond offering a complex and distinctive cup, Wush Wush is also strong at its origin. This variety adapts remarkably well to many terroirs and climates. It is resistant to drought, heavy rain, and both hot and cool temperatures at high altitude — a true chameleon. Less susceptible to diseases, particularly leaf rust, it can yield around 1 kg of parchment coffee per plant per year. Resistant varieties are increasingly sought after by producers who are adapting their agricultural practices to climate change. Wush Wush is also ideal for experimenting with different processing methods such as anaerobic, lactic, acetic, or thermal fermentation.
In short, Wush Wush ticks all the boxes.&nbsp;

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