CQI and Progreso Foundation Join Forces to Elevate Coffee Quality and Producer Prosperity

CQI and Progreso Foundation Join Forces to Elevate Coffee Quality and Producer Prosperity

At World of Coffee Geneva, the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) and the Progreso Foundation have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks the beginning of a one-year strategic partnership aimed at enhancing coffee quality and supporting producers across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

The agreement outlines a collaborative framework between the two organizations to:

  • Deliver post-harvest processing training and certification programs.

  • Strengthen producer organizations through tailored technical support and business development.

  • Facilitate greater market access and improve income opportunities at the producer level.

  • Develop joint education and skills-building initiatives targeting farming communities.

By aligning CQI’s expertise in coffee quality improvement and education with Progreso Foundation’s strong local networks and community development experience, the partnership seeks to make a meaningful impact on both coffee quality and the sustainability of smallholder livelihoods.

Both organizations emphasized their shared commitment to fostering a more equitable and resilient coffee sector through capacity building and market integration. The collaboration is expected to create new pathways for producers to thrive in a challenging and competitive global coffee economy.

This announcement at WOC Geneva signals an important step forward in CQI and Progreso’s shared mission to empower coffee-growing communities worldwide.

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