FEDERACION NACIONAL DE CAFETEROS DE COLOMBIA

La () es una organización no gubernamental que juega un papel fundamental en la promoción del cultivo del y su acceso a los mercados internacionales, con el objetivo de garantizar el bienestar de los caficultores del país. Esta entidad, sin fines de lucro y sin afiliación política, se dedica exclusivamente a servir a los intereses de la comunidad cafetera colombiana. Además, la FNC administra el (FoNC), un fondo parafiscal que financia programas de apoyo a los caficultores, incluyendo la compra de cosechas, investigación, asistencia técnica y promoción del café colombiano en el exterior. También coordina y supervisa el funcionamiento de las del país, que actúan como intermediarias en la comercialización del grano y en la provisión de insumos y servicios para los productores. Hasta marzo de 2019, la Federación había establecido 260 tiendas propias en Colombia, 58 franquicias y 958 puntos de venta, además de 138 tiendas en 14 países, con un total de 8. Algunos de estos comités administran sus propios negocios, como los Almacenes de Provisión Agrícolas y centros de acopio, adaptándose a las necesidades específicas de los caficultores en cada departamento donde operan. También administra varias empresas clave para fortalecer la caficultura del país. Por lo tanto, en 1904, fue establecida la. Aunque tenían buenas intenciones, no podían regular la industria y el mercado. Las condiciones globales eran complicadas debido a la sobreproducción, la volatilidad de los precios y los acontecimientos de la. ​ El 25 de agosto de 1920, el primer Congreso Nacional de productores de café se convocó en la , promovido y patrocinado por la , SAC. Este primer congreso fue presidido por Epifanio Montoya. Otros dignatarios que asistieron a este evento fueron el general , el general (candidato presidencial), Antonio Samper (presidente de la SAC), Tulio Ospina Vásquez, José de Jesús Salazar, Germán del Corral, Luis Montoya Santamaría, Gabriel Ortiz Williamson y Lucas Caballero. La magnitud de los temas estudiados y los desafíos que enfrentaron los delegados eran abrumadores, y finalmente, el evento se suspendió sin ninguna resolución aprobada. ​ Otros participantes fueron Daniel Uribe Botero (Vicepresidente de la SAA), Epifánio Montoya, Julio C. Gaitán, Pedro Bernal Escobar y Joaquín Santamaría. Por lo tanto, la Federación y el firmaron un contrato, el 15 de octubre de 1928, por el cual el Gobierno se vio obligado a transferir a la Federación todos los ingresos generados por este impuesto. Estos ingresos impulsaron y fortificaron a la Federación, y también fueron utilizados para crear el. ​ La primera junta directiva de la recién organizada Federación se reunió en Bogotá, el 3 de agosto de 1929. Los primeros miembros fueron Mariano Ospina Vásquez, Alberto Camilo Suárez, Gabriel Ortiz Williamson, Carlos Caballero, Jesús del Corral y. ​​​ En la elección de los miembros del Consejo de administración en, 1954, fue elegido presidente del Consejo de Administración. 000 caficultores independientes y pequeños. Mediante procesos educativos y, a través del Servicio de Extensión, facilitamos a los caficultores, la transferencia de tecnología contribuyendo a la rentabilidad de la caficultura y al bienestar del caficultor, su familia y la comunidad, promoviendo la participación en programas técnicos, económicos, ambientales y sociales. º 05 de 2015 del Comité Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia, la FNC es la entidad encargada de llevar el Registro Nacional de Exportadores de Café y de establecer los requisitos para la inscripción de tostadoras, trilladoras y fábricas de café soluble en Colombia. ---
The , (Spanish: ), abbreviated as or , is a non-profit business organization, popularly known for its "" campaign. The Federation was founded in 1927 as a business association that promotes production and exportation of. It currently represents over 540,000 producers, most of whom are small family owned farms. While many factors contributed to the impressive increase in production and revenue, the rise and success of the Colombian coffee industry reflects the Federation's rigid adherence to the three objectives which were originally offered to justify its creation: 1) to protect the industry, 2) to study its problems, and 3) to further its interests. The character made its debut on a whole-page ad in the Sunday edition of The New York Times on January 6, 1960, featuring a country farmer (campesino) carrying coffee on his. First cultivated in the , the species of came to around the year 1690. The Dutch sent the coffee seeds to their colonies in , and thereafter to the and Brazil. The French, through other routes, took it to and , their main two colonies in the Caribbean. It seems that the Jesuits were the first to introduce seeds of coffee in the (today ) by the year 1723. Although some coffee plantations were initiated during the first half of the 19th century, it was not until the second half of the Century that the coffee industry was consolidated as an economic generator of employment, wealth, and hard currencies. According to historians, the first seeds came in through , coming from the Venezuelan , and penetrated all across the Santander provinces. From there, its cultivation spread to and other provinces. Some historians give credit to the Jesuits monks, who had farming lands in the , and other regions. Other historians point to father Romero, the parochial priest of ,. There are stories that narrate that father Romero would impose to his parishioners, in penance for their sins, to plant coffee seeds in their backyards. Especially Colombian magnate Mr. Carlos Pinzón, virtually the founder of Colombia's modern coffee export business. In many ways, Mr. 4 million bags per year (60 kilograms per bag). By 1920, small growers had done more to develop the industry than any other group. On the other hand, the large growers began voicing their opinions and grievances against the Government through the Agricultural Society of Colombia (). Between 1910 and 1932, this number had increased to more than 150,000 farms and plantations, according to the Coffee Census of 1932. Thus, in 1904, the coffee producers organization (") was established. Although its good intentions, it failed to regulate the industry and the market. It was a difficult task, as the global conditions were complicated due to overproduction, price volatility and the events of World War I. In the province of , Epifánio Montoya Uribe, a tenacious and visionary coffee grower, promoted the creation of an association to look after the interest of the coffee growers. His ideas and association efforts were well received by the industry and took hold and, the institution prospered. A. ). This first congress was presided over by Epifánio Montoya. Other dignitaries that attended this event were General Ramón González Valencia (former Vice-President of the country), General Alfredo Vásquez Cobo (presidential candidate), Antonio Samper (president of S. Much was analyzed and discussed during this congress, mainly regarding transportation infrastructure, financial institutions, trade association and protection of the industry. The magnitude of the issues studied and the challenges addressed by the delegates were overwhelming. At the end, the congress adjourned without any major resolution adopted. Nevertheless, the delegates returned to their provinces with a fervent desire to create a national trade association capable to protect the industry and guide its members. The response to the efforts and foundations laid by the First National Congress of Coffee Growers would take seven years to materialize. In June 1927, the "Agrarian Association of ", () (S. ), decide to make a second effort to try to organize and confederate the nation's coffee growers. Thus, the Second National Congress of Coffee Growers convened in in 1927. The main speaker was former President of Colombia , who gave the opening speech. Twenty nine delegates participated in this Congress and several dignitaries from the political and economic elite of the nation, and among them two of the sons of Tulio Ospina Vásquez, Rafael Ospina Pérez (president of the S. ), Epifánio Montoya, Julio C. Thus, the Federation and the national government signed a contract, on October 15, 1928, by which the government was obliged to transfer to the Federation all revenue generated by this tax. This revenue propelled and fortified the Federation and these resources were used to create the National Coffee Fund. Its first members were Mariano Ospina Vásquez, Alberto Camilo Suárez, Gabriel Ortiz Williamson, Carlos Caballero, Jesús del Corral and Mariano Ospina Pérez, for whom the organization of the national coffee industry was one of his most serious and ambitious concerns. Chaux, and by President to preside over this congress. At the adjournment of this congress, Ospina Pérez was elected, by the unanimous vote of the delegates, as General Director of the Federation serving in this position for four years, until 1934. The general Managers have had a seat in the board of directors of the , in the Council of Economic and Social Policy (Consejo de Política Económica y Social) and in the Council of International Trade and Commerce. Furthermore, they direct and preside the diplomatic missions that represent the nation in international conferences and forums, which may influence foreign policy as well. Three of the most influential (general managers) of the 20th century have been , Manuel Mejía Jaramillo and. Ospina Pérez (1930–1934), consolidated the organizational structure of the raising institution, promoted the creation of the national network of and established the (a credit and financial institution to aid the small farmers and coffee growers). Mejía Jaramillo (1937–1958), gave to the national coffee industry the international prestige that it now enjoys, was instrumental in the creation of the (the nation's ocean freighter company), the creation of the , and the. Arturo Gómez (1958–1982), was the leader of the international economic policy in the global markets and the "Convenios Internacionales del Café" (). Arturo Gómez, during his 18 years tenure as , had a wonderful collaborator as second in command, Jorge Cárdenas Gutiérrez, as deputy General Manager. Prior to working for the Federation he had been vice-president of. By 2001, he was considered as the most experienced coffee leader in the world". The most significant of these enterprises are the , the and the. Although some of these institutions have faced financial difficulties, and one has been sold, it is relevant to describe the nature of their services and performance. The (Colombian ocean freight merchant fleet) was created in 1946, with the purpose of establishing new routes and offering better rates for the exportation of Colombian coffee, and thus, to make this commodity more accessible and affordable in international markets. At that time, the shipping consortium dominated the ocean forwarding lines and had very high freight rates. In order to compete in the global market, , in 1996-97, entered in partnership with the , a Mexican company with ample experience in ocean shipping. The acquired 40% of the new company, called. This banking and financial institution was created with the purpose of facilitating and financing the production, harvesting, processing, transport and exporting of coffee and other agricultural products. Eventually, the bank established over 300 branches throughout the country; its assets amounted to 10% of the nation's banking assets and handled over one million seven hundred thousand bank accounts. It became the third largest bank in Colombia, offering every financial services to all the industries and sectors of the national economy. The (agrarian insurance company) was created in 1952. The Coffee Federation decided to establish this insurance company because the premiums being charged to its members to insure and protect the warehousing and transportation of coffee, by commercial insurance companies were ever increasing. The company suffered heavy losses during the earthquake that destroyed , as this was a highly concentrated area of coffee growers. The FNC has two main investment sub-funds, the stabilizer fund and the investment fund. The stabilizer fund manages resources for the internal and external administration of product, prices and commerce. This has been a very significant achievement, attained by the combined efforts of the private sector, the gremial organizations and the Federation's institutions. This economic model has become the organizational archetype for more than fifty coffee producing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. In order to keep the edge, Colombia must increase its efficiency and productivity, by investing in new technologies, infrastructure, training and replanting. Here is where the Federation and the FNC play a decisive role. These monetary funds need to be generated from domestic and international sources. Technological advances are being made in electronic commerce, production engineering and quality control, in an effort to reduce production costs and increase productivity. The FNC owns several for its products. Its first trademark, "", was registered with the back in 1960, and the for "100% Colombian coffee" was registered in 1969. The letters and stylized form of the name "Juan Valdez" is internationally protected through the , and registered in many countries including the European countries and United States. Other trademarks registered with the USPTO include, among others, Buendia, Variedad Castillo and Juan O’Clock. Many of these as well as other marks are registered in the European countries. The FNC applied for a for an invention related to a protein from coffee berry borer (a small beetle) with the USPTO; a application for the same invention has also been filed and FNC entered into the regional phase at the and national phase in Japan. Previous Next En la ciudad de Santa Marta, en el marco de los 500 años de la ciudad, se llevó a cabo la 10a Edición del Concurso Colombia Tierra de Diversidad , el concurso de cafés especiales que lidera el equipo…