The Slow Food Coffee Coalition (SFCC)—a world community uniting all actors around the espresso provide chain—will take part for the primary time within the World of Coffee, the flagship match arranged through the Specialty Coffee Association, going down in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 26–28.
“Our presence at the World of Coffee marks a major milestone for the Coalition,” says Emanuele Dughera, supervisor of the Slow Food Coalitions. “Following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Specialty Coffee Association, this event offers us a unique opportunity to share our philosophy. The SFCC champions agroforestry and agroecological practices, promotes the collaboration among stakeholders of the supply chain, protects the environment, and supports small-scale farmers.”
Central to this means is the adoption of Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS), which make certain that espresso is produced and traded thru clear, community-driven processes. These methods empower farmers to play an lively position in environment high quality requirements and verifying the authenticity in their merchandise—strengthening the bond between manufacturers, roasters, and shoppers.
“These values will be at the heart of both our lecture and exhibition spaces,” Silvia Rota, Coffee Coalition coordinator provides. “Our producers and roasters will be the protagonists.”
In Geneva, the SFCC will carry in combination manufacturers from Mexico, Honduras, Peru, Thailand, Indonesia, and Colombia, in conjunction with roasters from Italy, Switzerland, and Denmark. Their collective presence highlights the Coalition’s dedication to construction a world, inclusive, and sustainable espresso community. All day lengthy they are going to serve their espresso and provide their manufacturing strategies.
In addition to its exhibition and tasting space, the World of Coffee includes a dynamic program of discussions and lectures. On June 28, Silvia Rota, Coordinator of the Slow Food Coffee Coalition, Cesar Marin, manufacturer at Chacra D’Dago, Peru, Lee Ayu Chuepa, supervisor of Akha Ama Coffee, Thailand, and Efraín Lechuga, farmer from Mexico, will lead the consultation: “Agroforestry Coffee and Participatory Guarantee Systems Initiatives: How the Slow Food Coffee Coalition Members Build a International Network Based on Biodiversity, Transparency and Collaboration”.
