At Buencafé freeze-dried of Colombia, we work with optimism to create sustainable value for Colombian coffee growers, Colombia and the world. In this path we’ve discovered that the best way to achieve it is inviting our stakeholders to be conscious of the contribution that together we can make for global sustainability.
We want to positively impact our relationship with the environment, the coffee industry, the community and all our stakeholders.
Being conscientious is our invitation to preserve and improve our today for future generations..
At Buencafé we have been conscious of sustainability since our beginning, when the term had just begun to be mentioned in the world.
Over our 50-year history, the factory has had four expansions (1983, 1997, 2008 and 2019). The technology behind production processes has been updated and perfected. Production has increased, diversifying and innovating the product portfolio andour commercial scope has expanded. We’ve achieved national and international certifications for our products and for our quality, safety, environmental management, and occupational health and safety management systems, among others. Buencafé was the first Colombian business certified in ISO 14001 and nowadays has 25 different certifications…
At Buencafé we have been conscious of sustainability since our beginning, when the term had just begun to be mentioned in the world.
Over our 49-year history, the factory has had four expansions (1983, 1997, 2008 and 2019). The technology behind production processes has been updated and perfected. Production has increased, diversifying and innovating the product portfolio andour commercial scope has expanded. We’ve achieved national and international certifications for our products and for our quality, safety, environmental management, and occupational health and safety management systems, among others. Buencafé was the first Colombian business certified in ISO 14001 and nowadays has 25 different certifications.
The commitment today is consolidating sustainability in each and every initiative we propose, tackling the creation of sustainable value in the three essential pillars: economic, social and environmental.
“Living optimism as a transformative force to create sustainable value in the world of coffee” is the highest goal that guides our daily actions. Is the center of our culture, our decisions, our strategy, our style, our conversations and relationships. Is how we inspire others and multiply the impact of everything we do.
I invite you to learn about our sustainability path.
Buencafé guarantees that green coffee we use follows the practices that protect the environment in accordance with the standard of each country (European CE 834/2007 & CE 889/2008, NOP American, Japanese JAS, English Soil Association, Colombian Resolution 00187 and Korean) which signifies its initial organic character.
Conscious consumers that demand certified products like Organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest, and UTZ are continuously increasing. This category reaches approximately 10% of our total sales, with new developments for clients, where certifications such as Organic and Rainforest are constantly requested
Certifications accomplished by Buencafé from authorized entities are one of the best confidence guarantees we can offer our clients. By 2021 we had twenty five certifications. In fact, offering organic certifications throughout different regions was one of our goals, we obtained seven organic certifications for our coffee, offering our clients multiple options..
Enviromental
At Buencafé we produce socially responsible products contributing to the improvement of the quality of life for coffee producers, guaranteeing fair prices, good working conditions and a sustainable environment.
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We support sustainable agriculture via sourcing and the transformation of Rainforest certified coffee.
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With the NON GMO Project certificate, we offer our clients the guarantee that our products are not genetically modified at any point during processing from seed to market.
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At Buencafé we are aware of the environment. That’s why we’re aligned with the most rigorous organic agricultural standards which allows us to reach our different international markets, including the Japanese market. t.
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At Buencafé we are aware of the environment. That’s why we’re aligned with the most rigorous organic agricultural standards which allows us to reach our different international markets, including the European market.
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At Buencafé we are aware of the environment. That’s why we’re aligned with the most rigorous organic agricultural standards which allows us to reach our different international markets, including the United States market.
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At Buencafé we are aware of the environment. That’s why we’re aligned with the most rigorous organic agricultural standards which allows us to reach our different international markets, including the South Korean market.
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At Buencafé we are aware of the environment. That’s why we’re aligned with the most rigorous organic agricultural standards which allows us to reach our different international markets, including the Taiwanese market.
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At Buencafé we are aware of the environment. That’s why we’re aligned with the most rigorous organic agricultural standards which allows us to reach our different international markets, including the Mexican market. t.
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At Buencafé we are aware of the environment. That’s why we’re aligned with the most rigorous organic agricultural standards which allows us to reach our different international markets, including the Colombian market. At Buencafé we utilize green coffee which complies with the productive practices that protect the environment in accordance with Colombian regulations.
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We satisfy the needs of Muslim consumers with the continuous and consistent production of Halal products.
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We satisfy the needs of Muslim consumers with the continuous and consistent production of Halal products.
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We satisfy the needs of the Jewish community with the continuous and consistent production of Kosher products.
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With the BASC certification, we assure our clients and control entities of the confidence and security in our production chain, and in our overseeing and controlling of the production, packaging, and transportation processes of our product against illicit trafficking
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Supported in GFSI systems, recognized internationally, we produce safe, authentic and high-quality food products satisfying the needs of our clients and markets.
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Our risk-based focus allows production of safe and high-quality products offering confidence and recognition for our clients.
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Our safety system is based on the analysis of hazards and critical control points (APPCC), always incorporating Good Manufacturing Practices.
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We offer reliable products to our clients, complying with the highest quality standards with which our products are processed by committed, responsible and highly trained personnel.
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We guarantee that our product is processed with ecological conscientiousness, conserving the environment and natural resources. t.
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At Buencafé we utilize work practices that continually reduce risks, always taking into account the safety of those we work with.
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We utilize the geographic indication as a guaranty of origin guaranteeing the authenticity of the product and complying with the quality standards of Colombian coffee. In 2007, Colombian coffee was recognized by the European Union Commission as a protected geographical product. In 2013 the Swiss government conferred that same protection to Colombian Coffee. g
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We utilize a certificate of origin for 100% Colombian coffee. This seal is used to highlight the quality recognized in Colombian coffee
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The Colombian Coffee logo with its distinctive triangle is symbolic of the Colombian coffee producer who works hard, produces a quality product, does things right, and brings an authentic product to market.
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