Situated high in El Salvador’s Apaneca-Ilamatepec Biosphere Reserve, Sicafe, a family-run coffee company, has grown coffee for more than 150 years. We’re incredibly honored to introduce Sicafe as one of our Sourcing Trip Experience Host Sponsors. In March 2023, a group of carefully selected coffee professionals will spend three days with them, learning more about […]
First speakers announced for PRF El Salvador
The wait is over: we can finally announce our first confirmed speakers for PRF El Salvador. The lineup features industry-leading coffee professionals from around the world. Some of these guests will host and take part in various panel discussions around the future of the coffee industry, while others will lead conversations around specific subjects with […]
Ally Coffee & MTPak Coffee confirm multi-year sponsorship with PRF
A central aim for all PRF events is to provide a platform for stakeholders’ long-term partnerships in the coffee industry. While the focus is usually on facilitating relationship building between producers and buyers, we also look to partner with brands that share our vision for producer-led coffee events in Latin America. In line with this, […]
Mapache Coffee: Growing coffee sustainably in the Salvadoran mountains
We’re excited to share our next Sourcing Trip Experience (STE) host sponsor: Mapache Coffee. Owned and managed by Jan-Carlo and Sofia Handtke, the company operates six farms in El Salvador’s Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountains, striving to maintain the balance between shade-grown coffee trees and the canopy that shelters them. The STE is designed to bring roasters from […]
Meet one of our Sourcing Trip Experience host sponsors: Café L’Étranger
Our Sourcing Trip Experience (STE) is designed to bring roasters from around the world to meet some of El Salvador’s best coffee producers. The aim is that through these experiences, green coffee buyers are inspired to establish a long-term sourcing relationship. Before PRF El Salvador, the STE will run from March 12 to March 15, […]
Workshops and cupping sessions at PRF El Salvador
With PRF El Salvador just a few months away, we thought we’d remind you about some of the most exciting events that will take place at the forum: workshops and cupping sessions. PRF workshops cover a comprehensive array of topics and are hosted by renowned coffee professionals. Likewise, our cupping sessions are run by some […]
Volunteer at PRF El Salvador
There are several ways to participate in PRF El Salvador, which include taking part as a volunteer. By volunteering at the biggest coffee event in Latin America, you’ll be able to network with like-minded coffee professionals and learn more about the industry. Thousands of international visitors are expected to attend this year’s forum, and as […]
Why should you attend PRF El Salvador?
PRF El Salvador will be the biggest coffee industry event of its kind in El Salvador, uniting thousands of coffee industry professionals in the heart of Central America. The two-day forum will be held at the Salamanca Exhibition Center on March 16 & 17, 2023. In addition to the range of lectures, workshops, and panel […]
PRF Colombia will return in 2023
PRF Colombia 2023 is an industry-leading coffee event that takes place in a coffee producing country.
Why should coffee roasters attend PRF El Salvador?
Producer & Roaster Forum is set to return to El Salvador on March 16 and 17 2023, where it will welcome thousands of attendees who work at different stages of the coffee industry. Alongside Salvadoran producers, traders, and other industry-leading coffee professionals, a range of international roasters from all around the world will also attend […]
Why should you exhibit at PRF El Salvador?
Producer & Roaster Forum is a world-leading event focused on bringing together coffee professionals in a producing country to share knowledge and drive green coffee sales. PRF events host a range of lectures, panel discussions, and workshops. Alongside this, PRF El Salvador will also host a comprehensive trade floor featuring exhibitors from all levels of […]
Meet one of our Sourcing Trip Experience host sponsors: Los Pirineos
Through the Sourcing Trip Experience (STE), we aim to bring roasters from around the world directly to where high-quality Salvadoran coffee is produced, encouraging them to build long-term business relationships in coffee sourcing. It’s scheduled to run from March 12 to March 15, 2023, after which attendees will make their way to the Salamanca Exhibition […]
Apply to be a speaker at PRF El Salvador
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for speakers at PRF El Salvador. Read on to learn more about the responsibilities of being a speaker and how you can apply.
Early Bird Tickets now on sale
On March 16 and 17, 2023, Producer & Roaster Forum will return to El Salvador, where we hosted the very first PRF event. The event is set to be hosted at the Salamanca Event Venue just outside of San Salvador. This is a professional event space which will feature dedicated sections for exhibitions, lectures, and […]
Mayorga Coffee invests in three-year PRF sponsorship to empower producers & champion Latin America as a coffee industry knowledge center
We’re delighted to announce that Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) has confirmed a three-year multi-event Diamond Sponsorship with Mayorga Coffee. This unprecedented deal is the largest of its kind for coffee industry events held in producing countries. Going forward, Mayorga Coffee will be the Diamond Sponsor for the next six PRF events (two per year). […]
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 […]