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COLONIAL COFFEE TODAY
Colonialism led to the rapid and widespread distribution of coffee and created inhumane socioeconomic systems that continue to fuel inequalities today. In the context of coffee sourcing, we advocate an honest approach to this issue and place human relations at eye level at the center of our efforts.
THE MOVIE TO YOUR COFFEE
THE MOVIE TO YOUR COFFEE
Mondul Coffee Estate in Tanzania grows sustainable coffee for ViCAFE. We are proud of our partnership with Mondul. Why? We'll show you in our new film.
ABSOLUTE DETERMINATION TO PROTECT NATURAL HABITATS
ABSOLUTE DETERMINATION TO PROTECT NATURAL HABITATS
We get our Indonesian coffee from a small group of farmers called Wih Bershi, which is named after a village in the Gayo Highlands in the far north of Sumatra....
HOW THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AFFECTS OUR COFFEE PRODUCERS
HOW THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AFFECTS OUR COFFEE PRODUCERS
LOCKDOWN Zurich, 16 March 2020. We’re sitting in front of our TV screens when the Federal Council announces the nationwide lockdown at 5:30 pm. All ViCAFE Espresso Bars are to...
OSCAR HERNANDEZ - A RISK-TAKER
OSCAR HERNANDEZ - A RISK-TAKER
Oscar Hernandez and his family are the owners of the Finca Los Nogales in Pitalito, Colombia. In this portrait we want to introduce you to Oscar, his story and personality.
THIS IS HOW OUR MILK FOR ZURICH IS PRODUCED
THIS IS HOW OUR MILK FOR ZURICH IS PRODUCED
Since January 2020, ViCAFE in Zurich has been buying milk from the organic-certified Birkenhof in Uster. We took the opportunity to meet two generations of the Pfister family on the...
THE PURSUIT OF PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH COFFEE FARMERS
THE PURSUIT OF PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH COFFEE FARMERS
Thousands of kilometres separate us from the coffee farmers. Nevertheless, we are not only united by our passion for coffee, but also by a personal relationship – an irreplaceable commodity,...
OUR ORANGUTAN COFFEE
OUR ORANGUTAN COFFEE
We are proud of our Orangutan Coffee: Not only are we absolutely loving this coffee with its sweetness, citric acidity and full-bodied intensity, but we can also support a good...