African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA)

🌍☕️ Happy International Coffee Day from AFCA! Today, we celebrate the journey of coffee, from the farmers who nurture it to the baristas who craft it into our favorite drinks. Africa, the birthplace of coffee, produces an estimated 12% of the world’s global production… thanks to the dedication and hard work of countless African coffee professionals across the continent. Join us in appreciating the passion, skills, and heritage behind every cup of African coffee. Support African coffee farmers. Support African coffee exporters. Support African coffee professionals, today and every day. 💪 #AFCA #internationalcoffeeday #africancoffees #tradeshow #finecoffees #Africa #coffeeeducation #coffeeproducers #specialtycoffee #coffeecupping #GreenCoffee #CoffeeTrade #CoffeeMarket #CoffeeExports #CoffeeSector #CoffeeProfessionals #CoffeeExpert #Coffeetrader #CoffeeProducers #DigitalCoffeeEducation #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeMovement #CoffeeCareers #CoffeeOrigin #CoffeeProducers #CoffeeGrowers #SustainableCoffee #RelationshipCoffee #CoffeeTrading

📣 Calling all coffee professionals! The largest coffee network in Africa is expanding, and we're hiring for two exciting new positions. Ready to take your career to the next level? Visit our website for details and apply by September 18, 2024 ➡ https://lnkd.in/e4c6XMRc #AFCA #jobopportunity #coffeejobs #hiring #africancoffees #tradeshow #finecoffees #Africa #coffeeeducation #coffeeproducers #specialtycoffee #coffeecupping #GreenCoffee #CoffeeTrade #CoffeeMarket #CoffeeExports #CoffeeSector #CoffeeProfessionals #CoffeeExpert #Coffeetrader #CoffeeProducers #DigitalCoffeeEducation #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeMovement #CoffeeCareers #CoffeeOrigin #CoffeeProducers #CoffeeGrowers #SustainableCoffee #RelationshipCoffee #CoffeeTrading

Last week, the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) and the Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) announced that the 21st African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition (AFCC&E) will take place from February 26-28, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 🇹🇿 Join over 2,000 coffee professionals from around the globe at Africa’s largest coffee trade event. Get ready for an unforgettable experience: 🎙️Listen to world-renowned speakers 💡 Explore innovations in our vast exhibition hall ☕️ Book exclusive B2B cupping sessions 🏆 Experience world-class competitions 🤝Make lifelong coffee friends 🎟️ Early Bird registration is now open! Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at this premier coffee event. Register now ➡ https://bit.ly/4dBgIiF And that’s just the beginning! Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming your way soon. 🎉 #AFCA2025 #afcaconference2025 #tanzania #africancoffees #tradeshow #finecoffees #Africa #coffeeeducation #coffeeproducers #specialtycoffee #coffeecupping #GreenCoffee #CoffeeTrade #CoffeeMarket #CoffeeExports #CoffeeSector #CoffeeProfessionals #CoffeeExpert #Coffeetrader #CoffeeProducers #DigitalCoffeeEducation #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeMovement #CoffeeCareers #CoffeeOrigin #CoffeeProducers #CoffeeGrowers #SustainableCoffee #RelationshipCoffee #CoffeeTrading

Who are AFCA’s members? Here are some impressive facts and figures! 🌍 25 Countries Represented: AFCA’s diverse membership spans across 25 countries. 🌀 Diverse Membership: Includes coffee producers, exporters, buyers, traders, government bodies, and support organizations. ☝️ 11 Member Countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia. 👨🌾 African Producers & Exporters: An estimated 70% of AFCA members are African-based producers and exporters. Join us and be part of a thriving coffee community dedicated to excellence and growth. Connect with AFCA today! 🇧🇮🇨🇲🇨🇩🇪🇹🇰🇪🇲🇼🇷🇼🇹🇿🇺🇬🇿🇦🇿🇲 #africancoffees #finecoffees #Africa #coffeeproducers #specialtycoffee #coffeecupping #GreenCoffee #CoffeeTrade #CoffeeMarket #CoffeeExports #CoffeeSector #CoffeeProfessionals #CoffeeExpert #Coffeetrader #CoffeeProducers #DigitalCoffeeEducation #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeMovement #CoffeeCareers #CoffeeOrigin #CoffeeProducers #CoffeeGrowers #SustainableCoffee #RelationshipCoffee #CoffeeTrading

🌟Discover the value of the African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition! The African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition (AFCC&E) is the largest coffee event on the continent! Held annually each February in a different AFCA member country, this premier event offers: 🌍 Conferences & Lectures: Gain insights from industry leaders. ☕️ Diverse Exhibition Floor: Explore the latest products and innovations. 🎓 Exclusive Workshops: Enhance your coffee education. 🤝 B2B Cuppings: Network with top buyers and sellers. 🏆 Competitions: Witness the best in coffee excellence. For AFCA members, it’s the perfect platform to showcase your finest coffees to international buyers. Want to connect with the global coffee community? Plan your visit to the 21st edition of the AFCC&E in Tanzania today. Date announcement coming soon! 👀 #africancoffees #finecoffees #Africa #coffeeproducers #specialtycoffee #coffeecupping #GreenCoffee #CoffeeTrade #CoffeeMarket #CoffeeExports #CoffeeSector #CoffeeProfessionals #CoffeeExpert #Coffeetrader #CoffeeProducers #DigitalCoffeeEducation #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeMovement #CoffeeCareers #CoffeeOrigin #CoffeeProducers #CoffeeGrowers #SustainableCoffee #RelationshipCoffee #CoffeeTrading

☕️ Coffee events and competitions are at the heart of AFCA! 🏆 Did you know that AFCA hosts the longest-standing coffee quality competition in Africa? The Taste of Harvest offers exclusive opportunities for AFCA Members across every Country Chapter. During national competitions, an expert panel meticulously grades and selects the highest quality coffees, advancing them to the Regional Taste of Harvest Competition at the annual African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition. 🌍 We also collaborate with AFCA Chapters and partners to host national and regional barista competitions. This year, the Africa Barista Championship in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia saw 15 baristas from seven African countries compete, with Kenya and Uganda securing the top five spots. 🌟 These competitions not only highlight Africa’s finest coffees but also showcase rising coffee professionals, from producers to exporters and baristas. Want to be part of Africa’s premier coffee competitions? Become a member of AFCA today! Link in bio. #africancoffees #finecoffees #Africa #coffeeproducers #specialtycoffee #coffeecupping #GreenCoffee #CoffeeTrade #CoffeeMarket #CoffeeExports #CoffeeSector #CoffeeProfessionals #CoffeeExpert #Coffeetrader #CoffeeProducers #DigitalCoffeeEducation #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeMovement #CoffeeCareers #CoffeeOrigin #CoffeeProducers #CoffeeGrowers #SustainableCoffee #RelationshipCoffee #CoffeeTrading

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) and the International Women's Coffee Alliance have officially signed an MOU during World of Coffee Copenhagen! Our long-standing friendship is now a formal partnership, and we’re ready to make a bigger impact together. Key initiatives include: 🤝 Event collaboration at the African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition, IWCA Convention, and more. 💼 Co-funding projects, programs, and exclusive training opportunities for our members. 🌟 Elevating African women in coffee, focusing on leadership development and market access. We can’t wait to continue creating value for AFCA and IWCA members across Africa. Let’s make a difference together! 🌍☕️✨ cc: Blanca Maria Castro & Gilbert Gatali #africancoffees #finecoffees #IWCA #womenincoffee #MOU #partnerships #Africa #coffeeproducers #specialtycoffee #coffeecupping #GreenCoffee #CoffeeTrade #CoffeeMarket #CoffeeExports #CoffeeSector #CoffeeProfessionals #CoffeeExpert #Coffeetrader #CoffeeProducers #DigitalCoffeeEducation #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeMovement #CoffeeCareers #CoffeeOrigin #CoffeeProducers #CoffeeGrowers #SustainableCoffee #RelationshipCoffee #CoffeeTrading

At AFCA, we’re committed to empowering our members with top-tier education programs and business insights to boost their success. For this reason, we launched two upcoming courses at the AFCA Coffee Campus in Kampala, Uganda: 📅 July 15-20, 2024: Q Robusta Grader Exam & Training 📅 July 29-31, 2024: Intro to CQI Cupping Register online today: https://lnkd.in/eprQgxjk and stay tuned for more exciting trainings coming your way! ⬆️ #africancoffees #finecoffees #Africa #coffeeproducers #specialtycoffee #coffeecupping #GreenCoffee #CoffeeTrade #CoffeeMarket #CoffeeExports #CoffeeSector #CoffeeProfessionals #CoffeeExpert #Coffeetrader #CoffeeProducers #DigitalCoffeeEducation #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeMovement #CoffeeCareers #CoffeeOrigin #CoffeeProducers #CoffeeGrowers #SustainableCoffee #RelationshipCoffee #CoffeeTrading

🔓Unlock new opportunities by joining the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) Founded in July 2000, AFCA is a member-based, non-profit association representing producers, traders, government bodies, and support organizations. Here are some of the amazing perks you'll enjoy as an AFCA member: 💰 Discounted Registration Fees: Save on the annual African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition (AFCC&E). 📈 Market Access: Attend member-only Business-to-Business (B2B) events and competitions at AFCC&E. 🤝 Trade Show Participation: Secure booth space with AFCA at top coffee events like the Specialty Coffee Expo (US) and World of Coffee (Europe). 💡 Promotion: Be featured in the AFCA directory, African Fine Coffees Review Magazine, and on our social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, and X). 🏆 Recognition: Receive honors at the AFCA Annual Awards for 5- and 10-year memberships. Don't miss out on these incredible benefits! Join AFCA today and be part of a thriving coffee community. #africancoffees #finecoffees #Africa #coffeeproducers #specialtycoffee #coffeecupping #GreenCoffee #CoffeeTrade #CoffeeMarket #CoffeeExports #CoffeeSector #CoffeeProfessionals #CoffeeExpert #Coffeetrader #CoffeeProducers #DigitalCoffeeEducation #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeMovement #CoffeeCareers #CoffeeOrigin #CoffeeProducers #CoffeeGrowers #SustainableCoffee #RelationshipCoffee #CoffeeTrading

📣 Calling all coffee professionals! 📣 We’re excited to announce two upcoming courses at the AFCA Coffee Campus in Kampala, Uganda: 📅 July 15-20, 2024: Q Robusta Grader Exam & Training 📅 July 22-29, 2024: Intro to CQI Cupping Register online today at https://bit.ly/3VWL20Y. These are paid, in-person courses led by Q Instructor Clare Rwakatogoro. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Register now! ☕️✨ #africancoffees #finecoffees #Africa #coffeeeducation #CQI #IntrotoCupping #QRobusta #coffeeproducers #specialtycoffee #coffeecupping #GreenCoffee #CoffeeTrade #CoffeeMarket #CoffeeExports #CoffeeSector #CoffeeProfessionals #CoffeeExpert #Coffeetrader #CoffeeProducers #DigitalCoffeeEducation #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeMovement #CoffeeCareers #CoffeeOrigin #CoffeeProducers #CoffeeGrowers #SustainableCoffee #RelationshipCoffee #CoffeeTrading