Bundibugyo Improved Cocoa Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd, Uganda

Projects

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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June 23, 2025 /

Looking back on some incredible years at Progreso

It’s not easy to say goodbye to someone who’s made such a lasting impact in a short time. After these past few years of her time at Progreso, we’ve said farewell to our Managing Director, Anneke Goede. And while her departure leaves us a little nostalgic, we mostly feel proud and grateful for her leadership, her care, and everything we’ve built together during her time at Progreso.
May 14, 2025 / ,

Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative LTD

Active members: 577 Active from year: 2019 Female members: 118 Male members:
May 12, 2025 / /

Annual Report 2024 out now!

In 2024, we faced a year of both challenge and opportunity—with record-high
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.

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Mt. Rwenzori Coffee  Farmers, Uganda

Projects

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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June 23, 2025 /

Looking back on some incredible years at Progreso

It’s not easy to say goodbye to someone who’s made such a lasting impact in a short time. After these past few years of her time at Progreso, we’ve said farewell to our Managing Director, Anneke Goede. And while her departure leaves us a little nostalgic, we mostly feel proud and grateful for her leadership, her care, and everything we’ve built together during her time at Progreso.
May 14, 2025 / ,

Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative LTD

Active members: 577 Active from year: 2019 Female members: 118 Male members:
May 12, 2025 / /

Annual Report 2024 out now!

In 2024, we faced a year of both challenge and opportunity—with record-high
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.

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Cencoic, Colombia

Projects

Active members: 3152
Active from year: 1980
Total production capacity: 800,000 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic, Café Practices

Sales information

Product : Arabica Coffee
Variety/Quality:
Castilla, Colombia, Caturra, Typica,  Bourbon
Quantity: 800,000 kg of green beans

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Cencoic is an indigenous cooperative located in the Cauca Valley in southern Colombia and is, with 3,122 members, the largest cooperative in Colombia that we work with. 

Over the last five years, with support from Progreso, the cooperative has increased the implementation of good agricultural practices at their members´ farms, implemented bio-factories to improve the fertilization of crops and centers to strengthen the post-harvest  infrastructure. These measures have led to an increase of the yields from 700 kg/ha to 1,250 kg/ha (green coffee) and improved the coffee quality from 84 to 86 points.

The organization is included in the “Plan Maestro”, meaning that they are using our digital tools to improve their technical data in the field and commercialization through Beyco.

Contact Progreso for more information: admin@progreso.nl

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June 23, 2025 /

Looking back on some incredible years at Progreso

It’s not easy to say goodbye to someone who’s made such a lasting impact in a short time. After these past few years of her time at Progreso, we’ve said farewell to our Managing Director, Anneke Goede. And while her departure leaves us a little nostalgic, we mostly feel proud and grateful for her leadership, her care, and everything we’ve built together during her time at Progreso.
May 14, 2025 / ,

Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative LTD

Active members: 577 Active from year: 2019 Female members: 118 Male members:
May 12, 2025 / /

Annual Report 2024 out now!

In 2024, we faced a year of both challenge and opportunity—with record-high
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.

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Chocolates, Colombia

Projects

Active members: 911
Active from year: 2014
Total production capacity: 795,000 kg 

 

Product: Cocoa, Cocoa liquor, cocoa bars, cocoa nibs
Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic, Bird friendly

Sales information

Product: Cocoa, Cocoa liquor, cocoa bars, cocoa nibs
Variety: Colombia cocoa
Quantity: 795000 kg conventional cocoa

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Chocolate Colombia started in 2014 with a collection center in Caucasia (Antioquia, eastern Colombia) as an initiative for cocoa farmers to have a greater commercialization of their cocoa. Nowadays they are a second level organization with 10 base organizations, selling cocoa beans with FairTrade certification, special cocoa with sustainable cocoa guidelines as well as conventional cocoa in the national and international market.

Furthermore they have a transforming factory located in Llanos de Cuivá, Angostura (Antioquia) which produces products derived from chocolate and provides chocolate processing services for the national market.

Contact Progreso for more information: admin@progreso.nl

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June 23, 2025 /

Looking back on some incredible years at Progreso

It’s not easy to say goodbye to someone who’s made such a lasting impact in a short time. After these past few years of her time at Progreso, we’ve said farewell to our Managing Director, Anneke Goede. And while her departure leaves us a little nostalgic, we mostly feel proud and grateful for her leadership, her care, and everything we’ve built together during her time at Progreso.
May 14, 2025 / ,

Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative LTD

Active members: 577 Active from year: 2019 Female members: 118 Male members:
May 12, 2025 / /

Annual Report 2024 out now!

In 2024, we faced a year of both challenge and opportunity—with record-high
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.

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Occicafé, Colombia

Projects

Active members: 795
Active from year:  2005
Total production capacity: 2,500,000 kg of green beans

 

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade conventional , Rain Forest, UTZ, CP.

Sales information

Product : Arabica Coffee
Variety/Quality: Castilla, Colombia, Caturra, Tabi,  Bourbon, Geisha
Quantity: 2,500,000 kg of green beans

 

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Occicafe is an association of High Quality Coffee Producers from the Southwest of Huila and Eastern Caucano, with the goal to improve the living conditions of their associates and families based on a framework of solidarity, self-effort, joint responsibility, social equality and common benefit.

Progreso included Occicafes in “Plan maestro” for the use of digital tools and finding more clients through Beyco, it is a good ally for tackling the climate change in the region.


Contact Progreso for more information: admin@progreso.nl

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June 23, 2025 /

Looking back on some incredible years at Progreso

It’s not easy to say goodbye to someone who’s made such a lasting impact in a short time. After these past few years of her time at Progreso, we’ve said farewell to our Managing Director, Anneke Goede. And while her departure leaves us a little nostalgic, we mostly feel proud and grateful for her leadership, her care, and everything we’ve built together during her time at Progreso.
May 14, 2025 / ,

Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative LTD

Active members: 577 Active from year: 2019 Female members: 118 Male members:
May 12, 2025 / /

Annual Report 2024 out now!

In 2024, we faced a year of both challenge and opportunity—with record-high
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.

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Nuevo Futuro, Colombia

Projects

Active members: 197
Active from year: 1996
Total production capacity: 409,595 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, Organic, SPP

Sales information

Product : Arabica Coffee
Variety/Quality: Castilla, Caturra, Suppremo
Quantity: 257,600 kg of green beans

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Nuevo Futuro is a cooperation of 197 small coffee producers who are located over five municipalities in the Valle del Cauca . Nuevo Futuro started working with Progreso at the end of 2015; today is included in the “Plan Maestro” using our digital tools, . With  the support of Progreso, the cooperation  conducted soil analyses and has built bio-factories as part of the organic fertilization program. The results of  these activities are reflected in the increase in plots’ yield from 1,079 kg/ha to 1,487 kg/ha (green coffee) and quality between 83 – 84 points.

Contact Progreso for more information: admin@progreso.nl

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June 23, 2025 /

Looking back on some incredible years at Progreso

It’s not easy to say goodbye to someone who’s made such a lasting impact in a short time. After these past few years of her time at Progreso, we’ve said farewell to our Managing Director, Anneke Goede. And while her departure leaves us a little nostalgic, we mostly feel proud and grateful for her leadership, her care, and everything we’ve built together during her time at Progreso.
May 14, 2025 / ,

Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative LTD

Active members: 577 Active from year: 2019 Female members: 118 Male members:
May 12, 2025 / /

Annual Report 2024 out now!

In 2024, we faced a year of both challenge and opportunity—with record-high
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.

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La red Ecolsierra, Colombia

Projects

Active members: Cocoa: 50
Active from year: 2007
Total production capacity: 30,000 kg of dry cocoa bean

Product:dry cocoa bean
Certifications: Organic, Fair Trade

Sales information

Product: Dry Cacao bean
Variety/Quality: Criollo, Colombia
Quantity: 30,000 kg of dry cocoa

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The members of the Red Ecolsierra are small and medium producers, organized into 24 base groups. Most of them are people from the interior of the country (or descendants of these) who came to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta as harvesters and were colonizing the lands of the coastal massif, living from coffee and cocoa cultivation.

Progreso supports the cocoa rehabilitation program, Encourages the production of organic fertilizers and supports with two technicians, tools and supplies for a cocoa laboratory, among other related activities.


The results were reflected in the purchase and delivery of fertilizers and controllers to the producers, for example, 160 cans of 20 liters each and 770 packages of 50 kg of solid compost, delivery of seeds and cocoa clones and assistance the cocoa laboratory construction la Mojana territory.

Contact Progreso for more information: admin@progreso.nl

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June 23, 2025 /

Looking back on some incredible years at Progreso

It’s not easy to say goodbye to someone who’s made such a lasting impact in a short time. After these past few years of her time at Progreso, we’ve said farewell to our Managing Director, Anneke Goede. And while her departure leaves us a little nostalgic, we mostly feel proud and grateful for her leadership, her care, and everything we’ve built together during her time at Progreso.
May 14, 2025 / ,

Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative LTD

Active members: 577 Active from year: 2019 Female members: 118 Male members:
May 12, 2025 / /

Annual Report 2024 out now!

In 2024, we faced a year of both challenge and opportunity—with record-high
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.

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Global Cafés, Colombia

Projects

Active members: 256
Active from year:  2012
Total production capacity: 600,000 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic, UTZ, SPP

Sales information

Product : Arabica Coffee
Variety/Quality: Castilla, Colombia, Caturra, Typica,  Bourbon
Quantity: 600,000 kg of green beans

 

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Global Cafes is located in La Plata – Huila is a cooperative of small producers outstanding in differentiated cup coffees with the sweet flavour of red cherry fruits addressed in exclusive market niches where is seeking a good quality of cup and life of the producer.

Progreso has been supported from 2019, helping them to find more clients for their products and technical assistance to increase their production

Global Cafes is included in the “Plan Maestro”, being part of climate resilient using our digital tool and taking action in traceability in Huila.

Contact Progreso for more information: admin@progreso.nl

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June 23, 2025 /

Looking back on some incredible years at Progreso

It’s not easy to say goodbye to someone who’s made such a lasting impact in a short time. After these past few years of her time at Progreso, we’ve said farewell to our Managing Director, Anneke Goede. And while her departure leaves us a little nostalgic, we mostly feel proud and grateful for her leadership, her care, and everything we’ve built together during her time at Progreso.
May 14, 2025 / ,

Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative LTD

Active members: 577 Active from year: 2019 Female members: 118 Male members:
May 12, 2025 / /

Annual Report 2024 out now!

In 2024, we faced a year of both challenge and opportunity—with record-high
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.

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Federación Campesina del Cauca, Colombia

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Active members: 549
Active from year: 1971
Total production capacity: 700,000 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Organic,  Fair Trade

Sales information

Product : Arabica Coffee
Variety/Quality: Castilla, Caturra, Suppremo, Burbon, F6
Quantity: 2700,000 kg of green beans

 

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Federación Campesina del Cauca (FCC) is a second-degree association of grassroots organizations in the central area of Cauca that work to improve the living conditions of the peasant, their family and the human team of the F.C.C. with principles and values-oriented to agro-ecological practices, productive diversification, conservation of natural resources, which works for the defence and representation of farmers to dignify their work and the impact.

The organization is included in the “Plan Maestro” they are using our digital tools to improve their technical data in the field and commercialization through Beyco.



Contact Progreso for more information: davidco@progreso.nl

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June 23, 2025 /

Looking back on some incredible years at Progreso

It’s not easy to say goodbye to someone who’s made such a lasting impact in a short time. After these past few years of her time at Progreso, we’ve said farewell to our Managing Director, Anneke Goede. And while her departure leaves us a little nostalgic, we mostly feel proud and grateful for her leadership, her care, and everything we’ve built together during her time at Progreso.
May 14, 2025 / ,

Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative LTD

Active members: 577 Active from year: 2019 Female members: 118 Male members:
May 12, 2025 / /

Annual Report 2024 out now!

In 2024, we faced a year of both challenge and opportunity—with record-high
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.

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Cooagronevada, Colombia

Projects

Active members: 50
Active from year: 2007
Total production capacity: 15,000 kg of dry cocoa beans

Product: Coffee and cocoa
Certifications: Organic, Fair Trade

Sales information

Product: Dry Cacao bean
Variety/Quality: Criollo, Colombia
Quantity: 10,000 kg of dry cocoa

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This cooperative of coffee farmers of the Sierra Nevada in Santa Marta has producers located between the Minca and Río Piedra areas. This green business not only seeks to sell coffee and cocoa but also focuses on improving the lives of the 56 families, with a special focus on providing additional income to women (currently 19) for being female-produced coffee. Progreso also supports them in their transition to organic cocoa and helps them promote their products. This results in organic cocoa certifications, improvements in cocoa quality through correct fermentation methods and different visits to cocoa events worldwide. 

Cooagronevada is included in the “Plan Maestro”, meaning that they are using our digital tools to improve their technical data in the field and commercialization through Beyco.

Contact Progreso for more information: yasmin@progreso.nl

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June 23, 2025 /

Looking back on some incredible years at Progreso

It’s not easy to say goodbye to someone who’s made such a lasting impact in a short time. After these past few years of her time at Progreso, we’ve said farewell to our Managing Director, Anneke Goede. And while her departure leaves us a little nostalgic, we mostly feel proud and grateful for her leadership, her care, and everything we’ve built together during her time at Progreso.
May 14, 2025 / ,

Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative LTD

Active members: 577 Active from year: 2019 Female members: 118 Male members:
May 12, 2025 / /

Annual Report 2024 out now!

In 2024, we faced a year of both challenge and opportunity—with record-high
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.

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