Our philosophy
Our selection of grands crus is accompanied by a sustainable consumption label, that of the Efico Foundation, a major player in Belgium in the import of green coffee.
The Efico label – present on the packaging – guarantees that the coffees that are produced support sustainable development projects in coffee- and cocoa-producing countries. You will find further information on the Efico Foundation website.
The Efico Foundation, through a fund of the same name, takes part in investments whose aim is to promote the production of high-quality sustainable coffee, which allows participating plantations to display a sustainable label and to obtain a price premium on the market. In addition, part of the sale price of each pack of coffee from the foundation is destined for development projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the coffee producers’ community as a whole. Small, medium and large plantations as well as cooperatives can therefore face competition and offer work and a better quality of life to thousands of farming families.
To these advantages is added the fact that growers gradually acquire the means to invest in the sustainable management of their plantations, which improves the quality of the coffee and makes them more competitive !
The concrete contribution to this project represents the addition of €0.25 per kilo of coffee purchased. Thanks to the fixed price premium per kilo, the roaster can support development projects and the consumer is not obliged to abandon their favourite blend in order to switch to a sustainable coffee.
Since 2005, the administrative and financial operations of the Efico Fund have been supervised by the King Baudouin Foundation, which brings its experience and professionalism to the approval and realisation of the projects. It should also be noted that 100 % of the funds collected are destined for the projects.
Regarding sustainable agriculture, certain origins benefit from the Rainforest Alliance and UTZ Certified « Good inside » labels.
Rainforest Alliance certification attests that the product has been obtained in compliance with 200 criteria covering environmental protection, working conditions, health and safety, social commitment and waste treatment. It guarantees the ecological and socially responsible management of plantations.
The UTZ label guarantees that the product meets the UTZ Certified code of conduct, which incorporates economic, social and environmental criteria.
Some of our coffees are also available as « Organique » (organic).
Finally, the setting up of deliveries by our own means, from producer to consumer, without going through various distributors or intermediaries, allows us to operate a genuine short supply chain, with direct benefits for the environment and for the prices we apply.
