We adhere strictly to statutory regulations and international coffee export frameworks, ensuring that every shipment meets mandated national and international parameters before departure from Kampala or Mombasa.
- UCDA (Uganda Coffee Development Authority) Certification
- 100% compliance with UCDA export grading guidelines and mandatory pre-shipment inspections.
- Issuance of official UCDA Quality and Origin Certificates for every export container.
- ICO (International Coffee Organization) Standards
- Strict adherence to ICO Certificate of Origin requirements and minimum export quality metrics (Resolution 407).
- Full compliance with international lot identification and shipping mark standards.
- Exporting under official Uganda ICO exporter licensing.
- Phytosanitary & Plant Health Certification
- Inspected and certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF).
- Guaranteeing freedom from quarantine pests, seedborne pathogens, and foreign biological contaminants.
- Standardized container fumigation protocols applied prior to port dispatch.
- Moisture Control & Storage Thresholds
- Strict export moisture target: 11.0% – 12.5% for all green coffee lots.
- Monitored using calibrated ISO-standard moisture meters.
- Packaged in high-barrier GrainPro / EcoAdapt airtight liners to prevent moisture re-absorption and ochratoxin A (OTA) development during ocean transit.
3. EUDR & Traceability Preparedness
To meet the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR – Regulation (EU) 2023/1115) and global supply chain transparency demands, our procurement and export pipeline operates under a structured compliance matrix.
| EUDR Requirement Parameter | Compliance Implementation Standard | Verification Document / Data Output |
|---|---|---|
| Geolocation Data Collection | Polygon mapping for farm plots >4 hectares; single-point GPS coordinates for smallholder plots (<4 ha). | GIS Shapefiles / GeoJSON Dataset per lot |
| Deforestation Assessment | Satellite baseline comparison against December 31, 2020 cutoff date. | Automated Forest Cutoff Risk Report |
| Due Diligence Statement (DDS) | Registration of all export batches within the EU Information System prior to departure. | EU DDS Reference Number & Entry File |
| Supply Chain Mapping | Direct mapping from registered primary farmer groups/cooperatives to central dry mill. | Chain of Custody (CoC) Ledger |
| Legality Verification | Verification of local land use rights, labor standards, and Ugandan statutory laws. | Legal Compliance Audit Certificate |
4. Physical Specifications & Cupping Profiles
Our processing plant categorizes green coffee according to strict screen sizing, defect counts, and sensory evaluations to ensure batch consistency across shipments.
Robusta Specifications (Uganda Natural Robusta)
| Grade / Screen | Screen Size | Max Defect Count | Moisture | Cupping & Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robusta Screen 18 | Retained on Screen 18 (7.14mm) | Max 5% by weight | 11.0% – 12.5% | Bold body, dark chocolate, toasted neutral spice, clean wood, heavy crema performance. |
| Robusta Screen 15 | Retained on Screen 15 (5.95mm) | Max 6% by weight | 11.0% – 12.5% | Balanced body, cocoa nibs, nutty notes, low acidity, neutral sweetness. |
| Robusta Screen 12 | Retained on Screen 12 (4.75mm) | Max 8% by weight | 11.0% – 12.5% | Medium body, intense dark cocoa, cereal notes; ideal for espresso blends and soluble manufacturing. |
Arabica Specifications (Washed Bugisu & Natural Drugar)
| Grade / Variety | Sieve / Screen | Max Defect Count | Moisture | Cupping & Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabica Bugisu AA | Screen 17/18 (6.75mm+) | Max 5 defects / 300g | 10.5% – 12.0% | Vibrant citric acidity, full velvety body, black tea, stone fruit, floral jasmine notes. |
| Arabica Bugisu AB | Screen 15/16 (6.00mm+) | Max 8 defects / 300g | 10.5% – 12.0% | Medium-high acidity, chocolate undertones, crisp citrus, red berry sweetness. |
| Drugar (Dry Uganda Arabica) | Screen 15+ (Natural processing) | Max 12 defects / 300g | 11.0% – 12.5% | Wild berry notes, winey acidity, heavy syrupy body, deep dried-fruit profile. |
5. Quality Control Process Flow
Every lot undergoes a rigorous 5-step quality verification cycle before release for loading.
- Reception & Moisture Screening
Incoming parchment and FAQ (Fair Average Quality) green coffee are tested for moisture content, temperature, and visual purity upon arrival at the central processing facility. - Pre-Processing Cleaning & Gravity Separation
Coffee passes through pre-cleaners, destoners, and multi-stage gravity tables to eliminate dust, stones, light beans, and foreign debris. - Optical Color & Size Sorting
High-speed optical sorters remove discolored, insect-damaged, or fermented beans, followed by mechanical screen grading to ensure precise sizing uniformity. - Lab Analysis & Sensory Cupping
Certified Q-Graders extract representative samples from each processed batch to evaluate physical defect counts, bean density, screen percentage, and sensory cupping scores. - Pre-Shipment Sealing & Container Inspection
Final green coffee is packed in lined bags, assigned traceable lot numbers, and sealed under official UCDA and customs supervision inside clean ocean freight containers.
6. Sample Request & Buyer Verification
We encourage potential buyers and roasters to evaluate our physical green coffee quality prior to contracting full container loads (FCL).
Sample Request Options
- Type Sample: Representative standard grade samples (300g – 1kg) dispatched via express courier (DHL/FedEx).
- Stock / Lot Sample: Direct samples drawn from specific, existing warehouse lots ready for shipment.
- Pre-Shipment Sample (PSS): Drawn directly from the final packed and sealed container batch for contract approval.
Buyer Verification & Access
Registered commercial buyers can request lot-specific compliance dossiers prior to shipment, including:
- Official UCDA Grade Certificates
- Full Physical & Cupping Lab Reports
- GPS / EUDR Polygon Data Packages
- Phytosanitary Certificates
Request Form Fields
- Full Name: Person
- Target Destination Port / Country: Place
- Target Request Date: Date
- Coffee Grade(s) Required: [ Select: Robusta Screen 18 / 15 / 12 | Bugisu AA / AB | Drugar ]
- Sample Type: [ Type Sample / Stock Sample / PSS ]