Belco
Sources: Producer Roaster Forum (website, 2026)
Belco is a French specialty green coffee importer. At PRF, Belco sponsors the Soil of Excellence competition, which recognizes coffee producers who practice regenerative agriculture. The competition evaluates both soil health indicators and cup quality.
Winners of Soil of Excellence receive:
- Commercial visibility through PRF and Belco promotion
- The opportunity to sell their selected lots at differentiated prices through Belco into European markets
- Access to new international markets
This makes Belco a direct route to the European specialty market for producers with credible regenerative practices — not just a recognition program but a commercial channel.
Website: belco.fr
Relevance for Kaiserblick
Kaiserblick’s organic and regenerative farming approach is a strong fit for Soil of Excellence. Winning or placing would:
- Create a documented record of regenerative certification recognized by a European importer
- Open a direct Belco trading relationship for European green coffee sales
- Provide visible marketing content (PRF + Belco promotion) to reach European roasters
Proposed action: Once Kaiserblick’s regenerative practices are documented and farm operations are mature, apply to Soil of Excellence at the next PRF. Applications open several months before the event.