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Besides being a significant part of the FNC’s value strategy, Buencafé has been one of the world’s leading suppliers of soluble coffee since 1973. Delivering positive social impact has been an important part of our work for more than 40 years.

Our

Company

Buencafé, an industrial plant of
the NATIONAL COFFEE
FUND.

Besides being a significant part of the FNC’s value strategy, Buencafé has been one of the world’s leading suppliers of soluble coffee since 1973. Delivering positive social impact has been an important part of our work for more than 40 years.

Buencafé policy

At Buencafé Liofilizado de Colombia, we work with optimism in creating sustainable value for the country’s coffee growers.


With a culture of care, we positively impact our relationships with the environment, the coffee growers guild, the community, and other stakeholders; we meet our customers’ needs through safe, authentic and high-quality products, safeguarded through the supply chain.


We are committed to social, economic and environmental sustainability, continuous processes improvement, and preservation of our workers’ health.


We comply with applicable laws and regulations.

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Adding Value to your Brand

Adding Value
to your Brand

EXPERTISE

  • Prototyping
  • Product development
  • Packaging innovation
  • Technical support
  • Quality control
  • Environmental management
  • Logistical support

REAL PARTNERSHIP

  • 100% Colombian mild washed arabica
  • Cutting-edge project and product development at origin
  • Colombian coffee heritage – a real story to support your brand

HIGH-QUALITY
END PRODUCTS

  • 100% Colombian mild washed arabica
  • Freeze-drying process
  • High production capacity and flexibility
  • State-of-the-art soluble coffee technology
  • A resolute focus on environmental sustainability

Our
process

Our
process

Watch the video to learn how we transform green coffee into freeze-dried soluble coffee

Watch the video to learn how we transform green coffee into freeze-dried soluble coffee

Get to know Here
the coffee growers
companies that
support us

Get to know Here
the coffee growers
companies that
support us

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Some Awards
and Reviews
Some Awards
and Reviews

The Superior Taste Award is an annual non-competitive prize open to any consumer food or drink product, subject to payment of an entry fee of Euro 750-1650. It is organised since 2005 by the International Taste Institute, who specialised in the sensory evaluation and certification of consumer food & drink products.

Two of Buencafe’s products have received IQTI SUPERIOR TASTE awards

The Superior Taste Award is an annual non-competitive prize open to any consumer food or drink product, subject to payment of an entry fee of Euro 750-1650. It is organised since 2005 by the International Taste Institute, who specialised in the sensory evaluation and certification of consumer food & drink products.

Two of Buencafe’s products have received IQTI SUPERIOR TASTE awards

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Some Awards
and Reviews
Some Awards
and Reviews

The IQTI’s Superior Taste award recognizes our rich Colombian Coffee Flavor

The IQTI’s Superior Taste award recognizes our rich Colombian Coffee Flavor

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Some Awards
and Reviews

A renowned Canadian coffee roaster tasted two of the best Buencafé products. These were their comments:

"We tasted the samples to find excellence in Sublime. A flavor of very intense notes and round
mouth feel, honestly bringing instant coffee to a new level."

Jean Brossard - CEO

Some Awards
and Reviews

A renowned Canadian coffee roaster tasted two of the best Buencafé products. These were their comments:

"We tasted the samples to find excellence in Sublime. A flavor of very intense notes and round
mouth feel, honestly bringing instant coffee to a new level."

Jean Brossard - CEO

Learn about Our History

  • 1815

    1815
    Slide 9
    Soluble coffee changed the way that we drink coffee. As far back as the 19th century, people have sought to preserve the real aroma and flavor of coffee while adapting it for easy consumption. In the 1960s, this was achieved with the invention of freeze-drying. Today, Buencafé offers 100% Colombian freeze-dried coffee – the best soluble coffee on the market.
    1815
    Our History
    1815
    Our
    History
    Soluble coffee changed the way that we drink coffee. As far back as the 19th century, people have sought to preserve the real aroma and flavor of coffee while adapting it for easy consumption. In the 1960s, this was achieved with the invention of freeze-drying. Today, Buencafé offers 100% Colombian freeze-dried coffee – the best soluble coffee on the market.

  • 1835

    Slide 9
    In Santander, in north-central Colombia, the first coffee crops are planted. The first year of production yields about 60kg of 100% Colombian coffee.
    1835
    First Crops
    1835
    First
    Crops
    In Santander, in north-central Colombia, the first coffee crops are planted. The first year of production yields about 60kg of 100% Colombian coffee.

  • 1901

    1901
    Slide 9
    Satori Kato, a Japanese-American chemist invents the first soluble coffee, and presents it at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
    1901
    First Soluble Coffee
    1901
    First
    Soluble Coffee
    Satori Kato, a Japanese-American chemist invents the first soluble coffee, and presents it at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.

  • 1914

    1914
    Slide 9
    During the First World War, instant coffee is packed in envelopes for US soldiers.
    1914
    Instant Coffee
    1914
    Instant
    Coffee
    During the First World War, instant coffee is packed in envelopes for US soldiers.

  • 1927

    1927
    Slide 9
    The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) is created and is responsible for co-ordinating the country’s coffee policy. Through a contract with the Colombian government, the Federation begins regulating the national coffee market.
    1927
    The FNC is born
    1927
    The FNC
    is born
    The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) is created and is responsible for co-ordinating the country’s coffee policy. Through a contract with the Colombian government, the Federation begins regulating the national coffee market.

  • 1932

    1932
    Slide 9
    The two most important coffee companies in the world at the time create a large-scale development of the soluble coffee industry.
    1932-1939
    Large Scale
    1932-1939
    Large
    Scale
    The two most important coffee companies in the world at the time create a large-scale development of the soluble coffee industry.

  • 1939

    1939
    Slide 9
    During the Second World War, instant coffee consumption increases worldwide thanks to a high demand for instant coffee from various armed forces. The market increases from 22 million kilograms a year before the war to more than 560 million kilograms.
    1939-1945
    Conpsumption Growth
    1939-1945
    Consumption growth
    During the Second World War, instant coffee consumption increases worldwide thanks to a high demand for instant coffee from various armed forces. The market increases from 22 million kilograms a year before the war to more than 560 million kilograms.

  • 1960

    1960
    Slide 9
    The freeze-drying method is invented. This sophisticated new technology dramatically improves flavor and aroma of soluble coffee.
    1960
    Freeze dried Coffee is Born
    1960
    Freeze dried coffee is born
    The freeze-drying method is invented. This sophisticated new technology dramatically improves flavor and aroma of soluble coffee.

  • 1973

    1973
    Slide 9
    The Colombian freeze-drying factory (today Buencafé) is established in the municipality of Chinchiná, Caldas.
    1973
    The Freeze-dry factory
    is established
    1973
    The Freeze-dry factory
    is established
    The Colombian freeze-drying factory (today Buencafé) is established in the municipality of Chinchiná, Caldas.

  • 1982

    1982
    Slide 9
    Freeze-dried Colombian coffee from the factory (today Buencafé) receives the highest award at the Leipzig Fair in Germany, the most prestigious convention of its kind. At this point, approximately 150,000 pounds of freeze-dried coffee are exported every year.
    1982
    Winning
    Coffee
    1982
    Winning
    Coffee
    Freeze-dried Colombian coffee from the factory (today Buencafé) receives the highest award at the Leipzig Fair in Germany, the most prestigious convention of its kind. At this point, approximately 150,000 pounds of freeze-dried coffee are exported every year.

  • 1983

    1983
    Slide 9
    The Colombian freeze-drying factory (today Buencafé) is expanded for the first time, increasing the annual capacity from 1,800 to 4,000 tons.
    1983
    First expansion
    to 4.000T/Year
    1983
    First expansion
    to 4.000T/Year
    The Colombian freeze-drying factory (today Buencafé) is expanded for the first time, increasing the annual capacity from 1,800 to 4,000 tons.

  • 1997

    1997
    Slide 9
    Second factory expansion. New markets open up in Europe and Asia. The second factory expansion increases production from 4,000 to 7,500 tons per annum.
    1997
    Second expansion to 7.500 T/Year
    1997
    Second expansion to 7.500 T/Year
    Second factory expansion. New markets open up in Europe and Asia. The second factory expansion increases production from 4,000 to 7,500 tons per annum.

  • 2000

    2000
    Slide 9
    Buendía Coffee is sold for the first time in 225 major supermarkets across the United Kingdom.
    2000
    Buendía Makes it to England
    2000
    Buendía Makes it to England
    Buendía Coffee is sold for the first time in 225 major supermarkets across the United Kingdom.

  • 2001

    2001
    Slide 9
    The freeze-drying factory (today Buencafé) receives the Colombian Quality Award. Buendía coffee arrives in the United States and Mexico. For the first time, the product is commercialized in Colombia.
    2001
    Colombian Quality Award
    2001
    Colombian Quality Award
    The freeze-drying factory (today Buencafé) receives the Colombian Quality Award. Buendía coffee arrives in the United States and Mexico. For the first time, the product is commercialized in Colombia.

  • 2003

    2003
    Slide 9
    The freeze-drying factory (today Buencafé) receives the Ibero-American Quality Award in Bolivia.
    2003
    Ibero-american Quality
    Award
    2003
    Ibero-american Quality
    Award
    The freeze-drying factory (today Buencafé) receives the Ibero-American Quality Award in Bolivia.

  • 2008

    2008
    Slide 9
    The third plant expansion increases production capacity from 7,500 to 11,500 t/year, along with a management model focused on customers and value addition. The factory changes its name to Buencafé Liofilizado de Colombia.
    2008
    Third expansion to 11.500 T/Year
    2008
    Third expansion to 11.500 T/Year
    The third plant expansion increases production capacity from 7,500 to 11,500 t/year, along with a management model focused on customers and value addition. The factory changes its name to Buencafé Liofilizado de Colombia.

  • 2009

    2009
    Slide 9
    The TPM culture has made it possible to strengthen participatory work and enhance workers’ creativity, with high-impact results for the company, specially on teamwork and comprehensive analysis of opportunities for improvement.
    2009
    The TPM Culture is born
    2009
    The TPM Culture is born
    The TPM culture has made it possible to strengthen participatory work and enhance workers’ creativity, with high-impact results for the company, specially on teamwork and comprehensive analysis of opportunities for improvement.

  • 2019

    2019
    Slide 9
    Seeking to leave a positive mark on the world, we identified Buencafé’s corporate purpose: To live with optimism as a transformative force to create sustainable value in the world of coffee, becoming the heart of the company’s strategy and its Plan 20/30.

    To meet the growing market demand, increasingly premium product-oriented, Buencafé offers a unique technology, Sensoria by Buencafé, and reaches a production capacity of 13,500 t/year.
    2019
    Higher purpose and capacity increased to 13.500 T/Year
    2019
    Higher purpose and capacity increased to 13.500 T/Year
    Seeking to leave a positive mark on the world, we identified Buencafé’s corporate purpose: To live with optimism as a transformative force to create sustainable value in the world of coffee, becoming the heart of the company’s strategy and its Plan 20/30.

    To meet the growing market demand, increasingly premium product-oriented, Buencafé offers a unique technology, Sensoria by Buencafé, and reaches a production capacity of 13,500 t/year.
  • 1815
  • 1835
  • 1901
  • 1914
  • 1927
  • 1932
  • 1939
  • 1960
  • 1973
  • 1982
  • 1983
  • 1997
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2003
  • 2008
  • 2009
  • 2019

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Halal

We satisfy the needs of Muslim consumers with the continuous and consistent production of Halal products.

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Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural | Alimento ecológico

Buencafé garantiza que el café verde se produce, siguiendo prácticas que protegen el medio ambiente de acuerdo con las reglamentaciones de cada país (europea CE 834/2007 & CE 889/2008, americana NOP, Japonesa JAS, inglesa Soil Association, colombiana resolución 00187 y coreana), lo que significa su carácter orgánico inicial.

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Comunicado de nuestra directora

En Buencafé hemos sido conscientes de la sostenibilidad desde nuestro nacimiento, cuando el término apenas empezaba a tomar fuerza en el mundo.

En sus 49 años de historia, la fábrica ha tenido cuatro ampliaciones (1983, 1997, 2008 y 2019), ha actualizado y perfeccionado la tecnología de sus procesos productivos, ha elevado su producción diversificado e innovando el portafolio de productos, ha expandido sus fronteras comerciales y ha alcanzado altos reconocimientos y certificaciones nacionales e internacionales, tanto a nivel de sus productos como de los sistemas de gestión de calidad, inocuidad, gestión ambiental, seguridad y salud en el trabajo, entre otras. Buencafé fue la primera empresa de Colombia en certificarse en la ISO 14001 y hoy cuenta con 25 certificaciones.

La apuesta de Buencafé hoy es consolidar la sostenibilidad en cada iniciativa que proponemos, desde la fórmula de creación de valor sostenible en los tres aspectos esenciales: económico, social y ambiental.

“Vivir el optimismo como una fuerza transformadora para crear valor sostenible en el mundo del café” es el propósito superior que guía el trabajo diario de todos los que conformamos el equipo de Buencafé. Ese es el centro de nuestra cultura, de nuestras decisiones, de nuestra estrategia, de nuestro estilo, de nuestras conversaciones y relaciones, y así queremos inspirar a otros multiplicando nuestro impacto en todo lo que hacemos.

Los invito a conocer nuestra ruta de la sostenibilidad.

GMP

Estamos certificados en buenas prácticas GMP garantizando la integridad del proceso de fabricación de alimentos y su conformidad con los reglamentos de seguridad alimentaria para Buencafé

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Letter from our Director

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.

BASC

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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BRC British Retail Consortium

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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IFS

Our risk-based focus allows production of safe and high-quality products offering confidence and recognition for our clients.

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ISO 22000

Our safety system is based on the analysis of hazards and critical control points (APPCC), always incorporating Good Manufacturing Practices.

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ISO 9001

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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ISO 14001

We guarantee that our product is processed with ecological conscientiousness, conserving the environment and natural resources.

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ISO 45001

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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Fairtrade

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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Rainforest

We support sustainable agriculture via sourcing and the transformation of Rainforest certified coffee.

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PATHWAYS THAT CONNECT
OPPORTUNITIES

Ambassador

Paula Andrea Henao

ROADS FOR A FUTURE

Infrastructure

Access

Rural roads

Create access roads for the transportation of families, communities and coffee to population centers.

RESULTS TO DATE

  • 44,380 yards constructed.
  • 6,378 yards constructed in 2021.
  • 507 tramos.
  • Investment: $13.3 USD million.

COSTS

$380 USD per linear yard for the roads width.

Average length per section:
90 yardas / $34,200 USD.

BETTER LEARNING SPACES

Infrastructure

Education​

Youth

Improve the rural schools infrastructure, such as bathrooms, kitchens, water filters, classrooms, sports infrastructure, libraries and furniture.

COSTS

Starting from $10,000 USD.

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in this initiative!

SOWING TOMORROW

Ambassador

Camila Carmona Villegas

WOMEN COFFEE GROWERS SOWING SUSTAINABILITY BY REFORESTING WATERSHED

Women

Leadership

Reforestation

Unite women around leadership equity, sustainability and
planet carrying. Promote the creation of nursery gardens of
native species trees for the reforestation of watersheds.

RESULTS TO DATE

  • 18 participatory councils of women coffee growers.
  • 339,000 trees planted.

COSTS

Donate trees: $1USD per tree.
5,000 units blocks.
Sponsor leadership activities.

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European Organic

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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Taiwanese Organic

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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South Korean Organic

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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Mexican Organic

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.

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Colombian Organic

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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Colombian Coffee

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.

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Denomination of origin

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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Kosher

We satisfy the needs of the Jewish community with the continuous and consistent production of Kosher products.

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Japanese Organic

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.

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United States Organic

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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Colombian Coffee

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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TEACHING FOR PROSPERITY

Ambassador

Karen Dayana Campuzano Henao

NEW SCHOOL

Education

Youth

Due to a shortage of teachers in rural areas, the FNC has developed a self-taught methodology to ensure the quality of education and a specific number of teachers according to the number of students.

UNIVERSITY IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

Education

Rural Youth

Technical Program

Providing young people in rural areas access to higher education without having to travel to the city.

ACADEMY BUENCAFÉ

Education

Rural Youth

Employability

Providing support for high school students in making vocational choices and offering opportunities for technical programs that meet the needs required in the Buencafé factory’s area of influence.

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ACTIONS THAT FEED AND ENSURE
A HEALTHY LIFE

Ambassador

Luis Felipe Camargo Bonza

ZERO HUNGER

Food

Agriculture

Grow it yourself

Animal husbandry

Delivery of seeds and animals, food safety booklet and training for the management of orchards on their land and animal husbandry.

RESULTS TO DATE

  • 1,267 coffee growers and 268 young people benefited in 2021 and 2022.
  • Investment: $ 439 thousand USD.

COSTS

$300 USD per family, between 3-5 members.

ECO-EFFICIENT KITCHENS

Health

Environment

To help transition the way rural families cook by burning wood into more safe way and healthier for them and their families.

RESULTS TO DATE

  • Investment: $35,700 USD.
  • 50 benefited families.

COSTS

800 USD for a kitchen for a family.

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DROPS OF LIFE FOR THE COUNTRYSIDE

Ambassador

Gerardo Carvajal Bedoya

WATER ACCESS FOR COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES

Water

Infrastructure

Health

Access to drinking water for human consumption and improvement of rural supply. Guarantee the continuity of the water, adequate administration for the supply, through interventions and renewal of tanks, intakes, networks, individual purification, installation.

RESULTS TO DATE

  • 18 watersheds intervened.
  • 1,200 beneficiary families.
  • 154 watersheds.
  • 18,000 users.

COSTS

Water filters for families ($66USD per filter).
Customizable according to resources*

WATER FOR CHILDREN - SCHOOL’S FILTERS

Water

Children

Health

Give access to drinking water for children in rural schools with water filters.

COSTS

Water filters for families ($66USD per filter).

WATERFOOTPRINT WATER

innovation

Environment

water reduction

Deliver eco-machinery for coffee washing process reducing the use of water and the contamination impact.

RESULTS TO DATE

  • Investments: $2 million USD.
  • Results: 3,708 equipment delivered in the last 5 years.

COSTS

Tanque para el lavado del café:
$4,000 USD cada uno.

Tanque tina:
$750 USD cada uno.

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NONGMO

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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