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Volcafe has announced the launch of its enhanced Volcafe Responsible Sourcing programme (Volcafe RS), alongside two Volcafe-managed responsibly sourced coffee designations: Volcafe Verified and Volcafe Excellence. Both Volcafe Verified and Volcafe Excellence have been recognised by the Global Coffee Platform (GCP) as Coffee Sustainability Reference Code (Coffee SR Code) equivalent, 2nd party assurance.

A project to enable female coffee producers and female entrepreneurs in Guatemala and to work towards gender equity

A new mentoring programme is helping our staff to exchange on experiences and embrace equity in the workplace.

Simple structures solve a dilemma that often costs farmers money and time

Volcafe has announced the appointment of Tim Scharrer, who will be joining Volcafe as Chief Operating Officer and Regional Director for Europe & East Africa. He will be part of the Senior Leadership Team.

We're turning a waste product into something useful, and promoting circularity in the process.

A mobile clinic brings healthcare to coffee workers who otherwise lack access to care.

Printed calendars offer illustrated guidance on sustainable farming for thousands of coffee growers.

Coffee trader Volcafe has joined the Cool Farm Alliance as part of the Swiss company’s efforts to assess and reduce the environmental footprint of farms in its value chains across 15 origin countries.

Coffee trader Volcafe and CATIE (the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center) have extended their partnership promoting sustainable practices in coffee production.

Swiss coffee trader Volcafe is making preparations for a carbon-neutral future and beyond. As part of their response to the climate crisis, Volcafe partnered with Sofies Group – now a part of dss+ – to assess and address Volcafe's carbon footprint.

Coffee house Volcafe today launched a new Sustainability Strategy, an ambitious, overarching plan to achieve its vision for a thriving, sustainable coffee business for all.

A Guatemalan project is working to close a gender gap in coffee.

A new school brings safer surroundings and the chance to graduate with a special dual degree.

The partners have built educational facilities for 3,600 young students.

Volcafe has announced an exciting development with the appointment Liesbeth Kamphuis who will be joining Volcafe as Sustainability Director.

Greenhouse-like structures help indigenous communities to raise coffee quality.

At a conference in the Netherlands, Volcafe's Emmanuel Bukomeko presented on efforts to end child labour in Uganda.

Judges praised the coffee's 'aromatic harmony and soft taste' among other qualities.

Located in the Cajamarca coffee region, the 10,000m² mill has capacity to produce 1,500 bags every 24 hours.