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 […]
Introducing new speakers on the PRF Colombia agenda
Producer & Roaster Forum Colombia is now right around the corner, set to take place on June 30 and July 1st at the Plaza Mayor convention centre in Medellín. We’re excited to share that our preliminary PRF Colombia conference agenda has been announced, featuring expert speakers from all over the globe, including Colombia. These guests […]
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 […]
New publication Coffee Intelligence goes live
A new global coffee publication, Coffee Intelligence, was recently launched to provide high-level journalism to the coffee sector. Coffee Intelligence is a new digital publication, dedicated to high-quality journalism to address the most important topics in the coffee sector. Covering a range of issues in market trends, challenges at origin, technology, innovation, and human interest, […]
New speakers and panelists announced for PRF Colombia
As we advance to the 2022 edition of Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF Colombia), additional speakers and panelists for the two-day forum have been confirmed. Speaking from their years of expertise and experience in various areas of the global coffee industry, these speakers and panelists at PRF Colombia will present on and discuss a range […]
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, […]
First speakers and panelists announced for PRF Colombia
The first speakers and panelists for PRF Colombia have been confirmed, with several prominent figures from the coffee sector joining the event in Medellín later this year. The speakers and panelists at PRF Colombia will share their expertise and experience with all attendees, presenting on a range of topics relevant to all areas of the […]
PRF Colombia Diamond Sponsor confirmed
The Diamond Sponsor for PRF Colombia has been confirmed, with Mayorga Coffee returning as the principal sponsor for the producer-focused forum. Returning for a third year as the Diamond Sponsor of PRF, Mayorga Coffee is a producer and supplier of artisanal, organic foods sourced from Latin America. Founder of Mayorga Coffee, Martin Mayorga has featured […]
Join us for PRF Colombia! Tickets are now available
Join us for PRF Colombia in Medellin, Colombia! Each year, PRF unites coffee professionals from around the world in one coffee-producing host country. Our vision is simple: to cultivate long-term commercial relationships between global coffee experts. Categories for attendee tickets include both the PRF Origin Trip Experience running from June 26 and July 1, and […]
Dates confirmed for PRF 2022
The dates have now been confirmed for the latest edition of PRF 2022, which will take place in Colombia. The first in-person PRF event since 2019 will take place in Colombia, with the PRF Origin Trip Experience and in-person forum running from June 26 and July 1. The timing of PRF 2022 will coincide with […]
Producer & Roaster Forum 2022 announced
The Producer & Roaster Forum team is excited to announce the return of the world’s largest coffee producer-focused event in 2022, and expects the largest attendance to date. After a two-year break from physical events, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will be taking place later this year in Medellín, Colombia. Following the success of previous […]
COFFEE ROASTER FAQ: PRODUCER & ROASTER FORUM
Over the last year, disruption to international travel has made it difficult for roasters to establish and maintain relationships with partners and traders in coffee-producing countries. Virtual Producer & Producer Forum (PRF) serves to connect roasters, producers, and other members of the global coffee community despite the impact of Covid-19. The online event is due […]
HOW TO CONNECT WITH GREEN BUYERS AT VIRTUAL PRF
Taking place on April 5 & 6, Virtual Producer & Roaster Forum offers an opportunity for coffee producers, roasters and other coffee professionals to meet and network on a virtual platform. There are more than 1,000 producers and 100 coffee roasters planning to attend the event so far, with many more expected in the coming […]
RESHAPING THE COFFEE SUPPLY CHAIN
When importing coffees from producing countries, many roasters are confronted with a number of challenges, such as how to source coffee and connect with producers. Similarly, for many producers, the intricacies of the supply chain may mean they struggle to directly connect with buyers and earn more for their coffee. Martin Mayorga of Mayorga Organics […]