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DENOMINATION OF ORIGIN (DO)

WHAT IS THE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN AND THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

Denominations of Origin (DO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) identify products with unique characteristics linked to a specific region and its production methods. Colombian coffee was the first Colombian product to be recognized as a Denomination of Origin in 2005.

Protected Geographical Indication

In 2007, the European Union protected it as a geographical indication, followed by Switzerland in 2013 and the United Kingdom in 2020, highlighting its reputation and quality worldwide.

What are they for?

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Protect and preserve the authenticity, quality and reputation of Colombian Coffee.

Establish production and quality standards that allow safeguarding the characteristics and quality of Colombian Coffee.

Protect Colombian Coffee against counterfeiting and imitation.

Generate added value and a competitive advantage to 100% Colombian Coffee.

Help consumers identify and choose authentic products and guarantee their quality and unique origin.

Ensure that the premium of origin is recognized to producers of 100% Colombian Coffee.

It generates producer welfare because consumers are willing to pay a premium price for consistent and verifiable quality and attributes.

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What makes our coffee so special?

Know in this video the geographic and human factors that make Colombian Coffee the richest coffee.

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