United Organic Coffee Growers, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 270
Active from year: 2000
Total production capacity: 208,073 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic

Sales information

Product: Washed Arabica, farmer processed
Quality: 83.75 cup score (fruity, pleasant nutty, refined, perfectly balanced)
Quantity: 168,000 kg of green beans

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United Organic Coffee Growers (UOCG)began in 2000 as a Youth group consisting of 20 members. In 2007 they got registered as United Organic Coffee Growers Limited by Guarantee.

Progreso has been supportingUOCG since 2015. Currently UOCG is bulking approximately 210 MT parchment from their members, providing about 8 containers of green beans for export.

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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Rwenzori Farmers Cooperative Union, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 315 active members
Active from year: 2005
Total production capacity: 140,112 kg of green beans

Product:Coffee, cocoa and vanilla
Certifications: Fairtrade

Sales information

Product: Natural Arabica, centrally processed
Quality: 84 cup score (fruity, pleasant winey, mild aftertaste)
Quantity: 58,000 kg of green beans

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Rwenzori Farmers’ Co-operative Union– RFCU consists of members who are engaged in the production of vanilla, coffee and cocoa. RFCU started as an association of farmers in 2005 and registered as a Union in 2014.

Progreso has been supporting RFCU since 2015 focussing on the coffee value chain. Currently RFCU is involved in centrally processed natural sundried arabica.

 

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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Mt. Elgon Coffee and Honey Cooperative Society (MECAHC), Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 698
Active from year: 2017
Total production capacity: 133,000 kg green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Organic, Fairtrade in process

Sales information

Product : Arabica Coffee
Quality: 80-86 cupping score
Quantity: 69,000 kg green beans

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MECAHC is located on the slopes of the Mt. Elgon in Eastern Uganda. It is here, at at up to 2,000 meters above sea level, where one of the finest washed Arabica coffee of the country is produced. The cooperative started as a beekeeping and coffee integration project. After the successful completion of the project, the farmers decided to form MECAHC and, together, market coffee and honey.

MECAHC is receiving support from Progreso since 2021, in order to strengthen its capacity, improve coffee quality, get Fairtrade certified and start exporting their coffees.

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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Kanyenze People’s SACCO, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 1.364
Active from year: 2007
Total production capacity: 491,039 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: N/A

Sales information

Product: Washed Arabica, centrally processed
Quantity: 85,000 kg of green beans

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Kanyenze People’s SACCO started as a Community-Based Organization in 2000 and registered as a savings and credit society in 2007. In 2012 Kanyenze started bulking and marketing their natural arabica coffee to local coffee companies and traders. Progreso started working with Kanyenze in 2015, and currently has an operational washing station where they process cherries from their members to a well-appreciated washed arabica.

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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Kabeywa, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 388
Active from year: 2010
Total production capacity: 96,761 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade

Sales information

Product: Washed Arabica, farmer and centrally processed
Variety/Quality: 84.25 cup score (fruity, lemon, butter, rich)
Quantity: 70,000 kg of green beans

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Kabeywa was started by a small group of 15 farmers in 2005. It is also since this year that Progreso has been working with them to help them become a become a professional business. In the past years Kabeywa has improved their management capacity and expanded their washing station. Currently, they have both centrally washed arabica and farmer processed arabica.

Contact Progreso for more information: daan@progreso.nl

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Busongora J County Joint Farmers Cooperative, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 516
Active from year: 2003
Total production capacity: 232,500 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: N/A

Sales information

Product: Washed and natural Arabica, centrally processed
Variety/Quality: Specialty Coffee
Quantity: 63,000 kg of green beans

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The Busongora coopertive is located in the Rwenzori mountains, in western Uganda. The Rwenzori mountains are characterised by there fertile soils, ideal for the growth of coffee. The cooperative was established in2003 and fully registered as a cooperative in 2021. That same year Busongora started working with Progreso to sell specialty coffee to buyers abroad.

 

 

 

 

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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Bundibugyo Improved Cocoa Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 4.808
Active from year: 2012
Total production capacity: 3.00.000 kg of dry cocoa beans

Product: Cocoa
Certifications: : Fairtrade, organic in process

Sales information

Product: Cocoa, farmer and centrally processed
Variety/Quality: FAQ, export grade, specialty fine flavor
Quantity: 3.000.000 kg of dry cocoa beans

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Bundibugyo Improved Cocoa Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd (BIC) started as an association in 2012.

Since 2014 they have been supported by the Rabo Foundation for loan facility. Since 2019 Progreso is also working with BIC to strengthen the business capacity and improve the quality.

 

 

 

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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Hosted by the Speciality Coffee Association (SCA), the World of Coffee Forum drew in more than 10,000 passionate attendees from an astounding 130 countries. Among the delegates were some of our very own colleagues from Progreso: our Managing Director, Anneke Goede, the Senior Product Manager of Beyco, Federica Marra, as well as our Program Managers Yasmin Córdova and Daan Mulder, overseeing Latin America and Africa respectively.

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Mt. Rwenzori Coffee  Farmers, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 1,254 active members
Active from year: 2014
Total production capacity: 330,000 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade

Sales information

Product: Natural Arabica, centrally processed
Variety/Quality: Naturals, farm washed and centrally washed Arabica
Quantity: 126,000 kg of green beans

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The Mt Rwenzori Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Union is located in the Kasese district, in the Rwenzori region of western Uganda. MRCFCU was founded in 2014 and formally registered in 2018. It currently consists of 25 primary societies and local groups, with 1,254 active members who are dedicated to the production of coffee.

With support from Progreso MRCFCU is strengthening its capacity, has become Fairtrade certified, has built micro washing stations and is preparing to direct export high-quality coffee.

 

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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August 31, 2023 / / , , ,

Join Us in Welcoming Our New Team Member: José Manuel Quigua Fajardo

We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, José Manuel Quigua Fajardo, here at Progreso! Today, we want to take a moment to share more about José Manuel and his deep connection to the world of coffee and agroforestry.
July 28, 2023 / / ,

Introducing Rodney Nikkels as our newest Board Member: A Dedicated Advocate for Smallholder Farmers

Welcome, Rodney Nikkels, to the Board of Progreso! We are thrilled to have such a passionate individual join our team. Rodney's commitment to improving the lives of smallholder coffee and cacao farmers has been unwavering, even before Progreso existed the way it is now. 
July 14, 2023 / / , ,

Another talent joining our team: please welcome Jean Paul Collazos Marina

We have more great news to share! Our team is expanding, and
July 14, 2023 / / , ,

The newest addition to our growing Progreso family: Bismarck Antonio Jarquin Jimenez! 

From Jinotega (north-eastern Nicaragua), Bismarck brings with him a wealth of knowledge
July 13, 2023 / / , ,

Introducing our newest team member: Yvette Torsha

At Progreso, we are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Yvette, who has joined us as a Coffee Quality Consultant. With her extensive experience in providing coffee quality training across Uganda, Yvette is a valuable addition to our team. 
July 7, 2023 / / , ,

World of Coffee Forum 2023

Hosted by the Speciality Coffee Association (SCA), the World of Coffee Forum drew in more than 10,000 passionate attendees from an astounding 130 countries. Among the delegates were some of our very own colleagues from Progreso: our Managing Director, Anneke Goede, the Senior Product Manager of Beyco, Federica Marra, as well as our Program Managers Yasmin Córdova and Daan Mulder, overseeing Latin America and Africa respectively.

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Bukonzo Joint, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 1.707
Active from year: 1999
Total production capacity: 5,640,566 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic

Sales information

Product  Washed Arabica, centrally processed
Quantity: 422,400 kg of green beans

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Bukonzo Joint Cooperative Union Limited was registered in 1999 and currently has over 1700 members and 15 farmer owned washing stations. Bukonzo Joint is one of the largest Unions in Uganda with established market relations worldwide.

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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September 7, 2023 / / ,

Meet Imke Straaten: Our Newest Addition to the Progreso Team

We are thrilled to introduce you to the latest addition to our
September 6, 2023 / / ,

Meet Giuseppe Cipriani: Beyco’s New Sales Manager on a Mission for Coffee and Cocoa Farmers

Introducing Giuseppe Cipriani, the newest addition to the Beyco family, who is set to take on the role of Sales Manager. Giuseppe's mission is clear: to build a thriving and vibrant network of producers and buyers, all while ensuring that farmers receive the recognition and rewards they rightfully deserve for their exceptional products.
August 31, 2023 / / ,

Exploring Australia’s Coffee Wonderland: A Journey through the 10th Melbourne International Coffee Expo

In the heart of Melbourne, something magical was brewing from July 17th to 19th: the 10th Melbourne International Coffee Expo ( MICE).  For Progreso, though we are familiar with the European and American coffee markets, the Australian terrain was a bit uncharted, and thus Rianne van der Bom, our Progreso Asia Program Manager stationed in Indonesia, went out to explore what was happening in this corner of the world, and how did it resonate with the global coffee narrative?
August 31, 2023 / / , , ,

Join Us in Welcoming Our New Team Member: José Manuel Quigua Fajardo

We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, José Manuel Quigua Fajardo, here at Progreso! Today, we want to take a moment to share more about José Manuel and his deep connection to the world of coffee and agroforestry.
July 28, 2023 / / ,

Introducing Rodney Nikkels as our newest Board Member: A Dedicated Advocate for Smallholder Farmers

Welcome, Rodney Nikkels, to the Board of Progreso! We are thrilled to have such a passionate individual join our team. Rodney's commitment to improving the lives of smallholder coffee and cacao farmers has been unwavering, even before Progreso existed the way it is now. 
July 14, 2023 / / , ,

Another talent joining our team: please welcome Jean Paul Collazos Marina

We have more great news to share! Our team is expanding, and
July 14, 2023 / / , ,

The newest addition to our growing Progreso family: Bismarck Antonio Jarquin Jimenez! 

From Jinotega (north-eastern Nicaragua), Bismarck brings with him a wealth of knowledge
July 13, 2023 / / , ,

Introducing our newest team member: Yvette Torsha

At Progreso, we are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Yvette, who has joined us as a Coffee Quality Consultant. With her extensive experience in providing coffee quality training across Uganda, Yvette is a valuable addition to our team. 
July 7, 2023 / / , ,

World of Coffee Forum 2023

Hosted by the Speciality Coffee Association (SCA), the World of Coffee Forum drew in more than 10,000 passionate attendees from an astounding 130 countries. Among the delegates were some of our very own colleagues from Progreso: our Managing Director, Anneke Goede, the Senior Product Manager of Beyco, Federica Marra, as well as our Program Managers Yasmin Córdova and Daan Mulder, overseeing Latin America and Africa respectively.

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Bufombo Organic Farmers Association, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 942
Active from year: 1997
Total production capacity: 425,250 kg parchment

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic, UTZ

Sales information

Product: Arabica, farmer washed
Quality: 80 cupping score

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Progreso has been supporting BOFA since 2014 through capacity building on financial and business management, Certification Standards and Compliance of the board, staff and farmer members.

To improve the coffee production, trainers were trained and farm tools were distributed. With support from Progreso, BOFA has been able to sell about 80% of its’ coffee for a premium price, and they obtained working capital from the Rabobank Foundation. Furthermore,BOFA established a banana mother garden and distributed quality maize and bean seeds in order to improve food security of its’ members.

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

more projects

September 7, 2023 / / ,

Meet Imke Straaten: Our Newest Addition to the Progreso Team

We are thrilled to introduce you to the latest addition to our
September 6, 2023 / / ,

Meet Giuseppe Cipriani: Beyco’s New Sales Manager on a Mission for Coffee and Cocoa Farmers

Introducing Giuseppe Cipriani, the newest addition to the Beyco family, who is set to take on the role of Sales Manager. Giuseppe's mission is clear: to build a thriving and vibrant network of producers and buyers, all while ensuring that farmers receive the recognition and rewards they rightfully deserve for their exceptional products.
August 31, 2023 / / ,

Exploring Australia’s Coffee Wonderland: A Journey through the 10th Melbourne International Coffee Expo

In the heart of Melbourne, something magical was brewing from July 17th to 19th: the 10th Melbourne International Coffee Expo ( MICE).  For Progreso, though we are familiar with the European and American coffee markets, the Australian terrain was a bit uncharted, and thus Rianne van der Bom, our Progreso Asia Program Manager stationed in Indonesia, went out to explore what was happening in this corner of the world, and how did it resonate with the global coffee narrative?
August 31, 2023 / / , , ,

Join Us in Welcoming Our New Team Member: José Manuel Quigua Fajardo

We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, José Manuel Quigua Fajardo, here at Progreso! Today, we want to take a moment to share more about José Manuel and his deep connection to the world of coffee and agroforestry.
July 28, 2023 / / ,

Introducing Rodney Nikkels as our newest Board Member: A Dedicated Advocate for Smallholder Farmers

Welcome, Rodney Nikkels, to the Board of Progreso! We are thrilled to have such a passionate individual join our team. Rodney's commitment to improving the lives of smallholder coffee and cacao farmers has been unwavering, even before Progreso existed the way it is now. 
July 14, 2023 / / , ,

Another talent joining our team: please welcome Jean Paul Collazos Marina

We have more great news to share! Our team is expanding, and
July 14, 2023 / / , ,

The newest addition to our growing Progreso family: Bismarck Antonio Jarquin Jimenez! 

From Jinotega (north-eastern Nicaragua), Bismarck brings with him a wealth of knowledge
July 13, 2023 / / , ,

Introducing our newest team member: Yvette Torsha

At Progreso, we are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Yvette, who has joined us as a Coffee Quality Consultant. With her extensive experience in providing coffee quality training across Uganda, Yvette is a valuable addition to our team. 
July 7, 2023 / / , ,

World of Coffee Forum 2023

Hosted by the Speciality Coffee Association (SCA), the World of Coffee Forum drew in more than 10,000 passionate attendees from an astounding 130 countries. Among the delegates were some of our very own colleagues from Progreso: our Managing Director, Anneke Goede, the Senior Product Manager of Beyco, Federica Marra, as well as our Program Managers Yasmin Córdova and Daan Mulder, overseeing Latin America and Africa respectively.

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