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Taking back control of their coffee: the ROCS producers’ bid for independence

The Rwenzori Organic Coffee Farmers Mountain Harvest Cooperative Society Limited (ROCS) is a dynamic Ugandan cooperative producing high-quality washed Arabica coffee for the European specialty market. Established in 2020 and now representing 1,025 smallholder farmers, ROCS has a clear ambition: to move from indirect supplier to direct international exporter, while securing the Organic and Fairtrade certifications that will finally deliver fair premiums to its members.

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ACPCU: Focusing on Science, Blockchain, and the Next Generation of Agriculture

ACPCU sits at a curious crossroads: a union rooted in the hills of south-western Uganda, yet increasingly wired into blockchain ledgers, EU regulatory frameworks and NFC-enabled farmer cards. In a wide-ranging conversation with TDC, Derrick Komwangi, ACPCU’s Projects Officer, spoke candidly about regulation, income, digitisation, youth and the union’s ambitions for the next decade.

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World of Coffee: Enabel showcases African quality coffee

From 25 until the 27th of June, Enabel will be present at the World of Coffee (WOC) in Brussels. This event travels the world to gather the coffee community around innovation, inspiration and great coffee.
Enabel’s goal is to connect African cooperatives and businesses that provide traceable and high-quality coffee with European buyers.

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Taking back control of their coffee: the ROCS producers’ bid for independence

The Rwenzori Organic Coffee Farmers Mountain Harvest Cooperative Society Limited (ROCS) is a dynamic Ugandan cooperative producing high-quality washed Arabica coffee for the European specialty market. Established in 2020 and now representing 1,025 smallholder farmers, ROCS has a clear ambition: to move from indirect supplier to direct international exporter, while securing the Organic and Fairtrade certifications that will finally deliver fair premiums to its members.

Read more »

ACPCU: Focusing on Science, Blockchain, and the Next Generation of Agriculture

ACPCU sits at a curious crossroads: a union rooted in the hills of south-western Uganda, yet increasingly wired into blockchain ledgers, EU regulatory frameworks and NFC-enabled farmer cards. In a wide-ranging conversation with TDC, Derrick Komwangi, ACPCU’s Projects Officer, spoke candidly about regulation, income, digitisation, youth and the union’s ambitions for the next decade.

Read more »

World of Coffee: Enabel showcases African quality coffee

From 25 until the 27th of June, Enabel will be present at the World of Coffee (WOC) in Brussels. This event travels the world to gather the coffee community around innovation, inspiration and great coffee.
Enabel’s goal is to connect African cooperatives and businesses that provide traceable and high-quality coffee with European buyers.

Read more »

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