🇨🇴Colombia
Colombia · Nariño
Urcunina – Extended Fermentation
Urcunina group
Counter Culture Coffee
ASPROCAES association
Field Blend· Extended Fermentation
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ASPROCAES association
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The story
The ASPROCAES association was established in La Florida, Nariño, through the Borderlands project, an initiative supported by Catholic Relief Services to connect local growers with the specialty coffee market. Members chose the name Urcunina, which is the term used by the indigenous Quillasingas people for the nearby Galeras volcano, to distinguish their coffee from other regional offerings. Since its founding, the association has grown to include 150 families and has focused on differentiating its production through variety-specific plots and innovative post-harvest processing techniques.
Challenges
The association has identified deforestation, the prevalence of pests and diseases, and low production of food crops as significant challenges for its members.
Innovations
ASPROCAES has implemented several sustainability projects, including the establishment of a coffee sensory analysis lab, the installation of apiaries for honey production, a cuy breeding program for food security, and a plant nursery for agricultural training.
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🇨🇴Colombia
Colombia · Nariño
Urcunina
ASPROCAES association
Counter Culture Coffee
ASPROCAES association
Field Blend· Washed
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Research last reviewed: 2026-11-12