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EFICO GROUP: A Century of Responsible Coffee – 2025 Report

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EFICO GROUP has officially published its 2025 Communication on Progress (CoP), reaffirming its commitment to the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact. The report highlights how the company integrates human rights, labour standards, environmental responsibility, and anti-corruption practices into operations, partnerships, and decision-making across the global coffee value chain.

  • Sustainability at the Core

For EFICO, sustainability is central to its identity. As a specialist in green coffee since 1926, the company embeds responsible practices at every stage — from sourcing and supplier engagement to efficient internal operations. EFICO ensures a consistent supply of high-quality, fully traceable coffee while creating lasting positive impact for producers, communities, and stakeholders.

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In 2025, EFICO strengthened its focus on traceable and sustainable sourcing, collaborating directly with farmers, cooperatives, and local exporters to promote economic resilience and environmental stewardship. By prioritising verified and certified coffees, the group supports practices that protect biodiversity, conserve natural resources, and improve livelihoods in coffee-growing regions.

  • Transparency: The Foundation of Trust

Transparency guides EFICO’s operations. The 2025 CoP provides clear insights into practices, measurable progress, ongoing initiatives, and areas targeted for improvement. By openly sharing successes and challenges, the company ensures decisions are informed, accountable, and aligned with the expectations of partners, clients, and civil society.

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  • The Power of Partnerships

Meaningful change requires collaboration. EFICO maintains long-term relationships with coffee producers, cooperatives, roasters, traders, institutional partners, and civil society organisations. These partnerships deliver practical solutions that empower communities, strengthen the coffee sector, and support environmental protection. Joint projects, knowledge sharing, and co-developed programmes help address challenges like climate change, market volatility, and social inequalities in coffee-growing regions.

  • Walking the Talk: Action and Impact

EFICO emphasises measurable action. The 2025 CoP highlights the company’s approach to monitoring outcomes, reviewing performance indicators, and adapting strategies based on results. This cycle drives improvements in product quality, service excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainability performance. Through transparent reporting, EFICO ensures commitments translate into tangible benefits — from better farming practices and reduced environmental footprints to stronger community development.

  • Celebrating 100 Years and Looking Ahead

2026 marks 100 years of EFICO GROUP in the coffee industry. A century of experience, trusted partnerships, and deep market knowledge has enabled EFICO to consistently deliver high-quality, traceable coffee while supporting producers and communities.

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Entering its second century, EFICO remains committed to responsible sourcing, ethical trading, and long-term positive impact. Lessons from the past, combined with forward-looking innovation, position the company to navigate future challenges and opportunities in the evolving coffee landscape.

The full EFICO Group 2025 Communication on Progress is available in English, French, and Spanish. Stakeholders worldwide can access the detailed report to explore the company’s sustainability, transparency, and partnership-driven initiatives.

🔗 Access the report: EFICO 2025 Communication on Progress

  • About EFICO Group

EFICO, along with CUPRIMA, the EFICO Foundation, and SEABRIDGE, forms a dynamic group dedicated to responsible practices in the global coffee industry. Quality, sustainability, and meaningful long-term impact define every aspect of its operations — from green coffee trading and roasting solutions to community-focused projects and efficient logistics.

By combining nearly a century of heritage with a progressive vision, EFICO Group strives to build a sustainable, equitable, and resilient coffee sector for generations to come.

Coffee Sector Adopts Procurement Principles to Strengthen Farmer Livelihoods

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Leading players in the global coffee sector have announced two new procurement principles aimed at supporting the long-term economic sustainability of coffee farmers. The principles, developed over nine months by the Global Coffee Platform (GCP), IDH, and Solidaridad, focus on building strategic partnerships and promoting sustainable coffee production, marking a coordinated effort to encourage more responsible sourcing practices across the industry.

The initiative involved 14 major coffee companies, including Caravela, ECOM, illycaffè, JDE Peet’s, Louis Dreyfus Company, Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, Taylors of Harrogate, UCC, and Volcafe. The principles build on insights from the 2024 report The Grounds for Sharing, which examined the challenges and opportunities for farmer resilience in global coffee supply chains.

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  • Shifting Toward Long-Term Collaboration

The first principle, strategic partnerships, emphasizes moving away from short-term transactions and toward longer-term, trust-based collaborations between farmers, traders, roasters, and retailers. According to Annette Pensel, Executive Director of GCP, “Ensuring the long-term economic viability of sustainable coffee farming and overall farmer prosperity is essential for a resilient supply and competitive coffee sector. This requires shared responsibility and a more coordinated approach across the industry.”

The second principle, Sustainable Coffee Production, encourages conditions that allow farmers to recover their costs and invest in long-term improvements to both their livelihoods and farming systems. Mette-Marie Hansen of IDH said, “By embedding longer-term partnerships and sustainable production conditions, companies can contribute to more resilient supply chains and improved economic viability for farmers. At IDH, this work is seen as a foundation for scaling more responsible purchasing practices across the sector.”

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Andrea Olivar from Solidaridad added that the principles are intended to create a framework where all stakeholders in coffee supply chains—farmers, traders, and retailers—benefit from their efforts. “These principles are fundamental to promoting the prosperity of coffee producers while securing supply for the global market,” she said.

The release of the principles highlights the critical role of procurement in shaping the conditions in which farmers operate. While procurement alone cannot solve all challenges facing coffee producers, when combined with supportive public policies, inclusive finance, and improved farm practices, it can significantly enhance farmer resilience and economic outcomes.

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The publication Identifying Common Procurement Principles Specific to Coffee is now available, signaling a growing industry commitment to responsible sourcing and long-term sustainability in coffee production.