PRF Colombia 2023 is an industry-leading coffee event that takes place in a coffee producing country.
Highlighting our lineup of Colombian speakers
Since its first iteration, PRF’s mission has always been to showcase the work of people at origin. This year, we’re aiming to drive green coffee sales in Colombia and help producers and other supply chain professionals build long-term business relationships. At the centre of this are the Colombian coffee professionals who are set to share […]
Important reminders before attending PRF Colombia
PRF Colombia is only a few days away, and we’re thrilled to welcome you to Plaza Mayor in Medellín. With a stellar lineup of speakers, workshops, cuppings, and competitions, the event is sure to be a wonderful experience. Here’s some things to know before you arrive at the forum: TICKETS & REGISTRATION Tickets must be […]
Modified coffee cupping protocols for PRF Colombia
Are you excited to cup coffees at PRF? For many roasters, cupping new offerings is a key activity at industry events. As such, we’re running a number of cuppings at PRF Colombia. However, as we are taking every measure to ensure the safety of PRF attendees, a modified cupping protocol will be used to prevent […]
Toddy Cold Brew Championship to go ahead at PRF Colombia
Toddy, the official Cold Brew Sponsor of PRF Colombia 2022, has confirmed that it will host a dedicated cold brew competition at this year’s event. The event will take place over both days of the forum at Plaza Mayor in Medellín, with the winner and two runners-up set to walk away with fantastic prizes. Here’s […]
Barista Jam by Pergamino at PRF Colombia
If latte art is your thing, and you’re attending PRF Colombia this month, why not show us your best pour? Our Barista Jam, hosted by Pergamino, will feature 32 contestants, three international judges, and three prizes. Anyone with a PRF ticket is eligible to participate, but spots are limited and only two people per company […]
Exploring the specialty coffee scene in Medellín, Colombia
Not only is Colombia’s second-largest city a rich cultural hub – Medellín also has a thriving specialty coffee scene of its own. With high-altitude Antioquia coffee farms in close proximity, roasters work to highlight complexities and flavours. Bright acidity is generally prominent, and filter coffee remains ever-popular. As Medellín’s cafe culture evolves, quality is at […]
Coffee Producers: Here’s how to prepare for PRF Colombia
PRF Colombia is set to be a platform for Colombian coffee producers and other industry professionals to forge long-lasting relationships. We’re looking forward to welcoming farmers to the two-day forum in Medellín, but we understand that attendees may be wondering how to navigate the event. We’ve put together a few specific points for you to […]
Introducing Caravela Coffee, a PRF Colombia Host Sponsor
As announced in a previous news article, PRF Colombia has collaborated with a number of prominent Host Sponsors to facilitate this year’s Origin Trip Experience (OTE), which will take place in the beautiful Colombian countryside. The OTE is a key part of the wider PRF experience. As part of it, guests will spend several days […]
PRF Colombia scholarships awarded & exhibitor booths nearly sold out
We’re now less than two months away from PRF Colombia, and final preparations for both the two-day forum in Medellín and the Origin Trip Experience are underway. A few weeks ago, we announced our partnership with Mayorga Coffee to sponsor coffee farmers to attend PRF. We’re delighted to announce that we have now confirmed the […]
Covid-19 measures at PRF Colombia
Although many countries around the world are starting to recover from Covid-19, the pandemic still poses a health risk to many, and we are taking a number of measures to ensure all attendees can attend the event safely. We want to assure all PRF Colombia attendees that the forum at Plaza Mayor in Medellín will […]
Pre-register for workshops and coffee cuppings at PRF Colombia
As PRF Colombia approaches, we’re encouraging guests to pre-register for our various workshops and coffee cuppings. There are a limited number of spaces available for each one, so the sooner you sign up, the better. These workshops will feature cupping sessions and will be hosted by coffee experts from all around the world, including from […]
PRF Colombia scholarship program launched
In partnership with Diamond Sponsor Mayorga Coffee, we have launched a new version of our scholarship program for PRF Colombia. This scheme will see us award hundreds of free PRF tickets to Colombian coffee farmers who would otherwise not be able to attend. Scholarship participants will receive a ticket to attend the two-day forum held […]
Introducing current PRF Colombia Host Sponsors
As part of PRF Colombia, several prominent Colombian coffee producers will host roasters on farms as part of our Origin Trip Experience. While staying with PRF Host Sponsors, guests will have the opportunity to participate in cupping sessions, roundtable discussions, and other activities related to coffee production. We’re proud to share that so far, Forest […]
Why exhibit at PRF Colombia?
A number of speakers, panelists, and sponsors have been confirmed for PRF Colombia, but there is still space for exhibitors in Colombia to book booths, workshops, and event areas. Taking place over two days (June 30 & July 1), PRF Colombia will welcome approximately 5,000 coffee producers, roasters, and other professionals in Medellín, at the […]
How to become a volunteer at PRF Colombia
With just over three months until the start of PRF Colombia, applications are open for volunteers to attend and coordinate this world-leading coffee event. ABOUT PRF COLOMBIA Producer Roaster Forum (PRF) Colombia is the fifth edition of PRF, with previous events hosted in Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. This year, PRF will be hosted […]
MTPak Coffee announced as Gold Sponsor of PRF Colombia
World-leading coffee cup and packaging manufacturer, MTPak Coffee has confirmed their attendance and participation in PRF Colombia, as a Gold Sponsor. THE MTPAK COFFEE STORY In 2016, Mark Zhou founded MTPak Coffee after noticing a rapid increase in the number of specialty coffee brands in Asia. More than six years later, his company is one […]
Why should coffee roasters attend PRF Colombia?
With just over four months until the start of PRF Colombia, a number of coffee roasters, traders, buyers and other industry professionals are already registering their attendance and planning their travels to Medellín for the forum. Following the immense success of previous editions of PRF in El Salvador, Brazil, Guatemala and Virtual PRF in Honduras, […]