Coffee farming/Nestlé (Thai)

Editorial staff

Nestlé (Thai) and its subsidiary companies have partnered with the Thai Coffee Farmers Association to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU), aimed at supporting coffee farmers in Thailand.

As part of this collaboration, Nestlé will purchase coffee beans from Thai coffee farmers during the 2024/2025 production season at fair prices that align with global market prices. Nestlé will also share knowledge about sustainable coffee farming practices, focusing on regenerative agriculture, to enhance production efficiency and improve coffee quality. This initiative will help increase the incomes of coffee farmers and improve their quality of life.

Salinla Seehaphan, the company's corporate affairs director, said, “This MoU reflects Nestlé and NESCAFÉ's longstanding commitment to supporting Thai coffee farmers. For over 50 years, Nestlé has proudly purchased Robusta coffee beans directly from Thai farmers at fair prices based on global market prices. This enduring partnership not only ensures farmers have a reliable market for their supply but also improves their livelihoods, allowing us to continue producing high-quality coffee under the NESCAFÉ brand to meet consumer demand.”

Caption: Salinla Seehaphan (right), corporate affairs director, Nestlé (Thai) ; Jojo Dela Cruz (second from right), business executive officer – coffee and creamer business unit, Nestlé (Thai); Wisa Poolsirirat (second from left), governor of Chumphon province and Prayoon Songprasert (left), chairman of Thai Coffee Growers Association at the signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support Thai coffee farmers.

Nestlé will also provide educational and training programs for coffee farmers on regenerative agriculture, which aims to increase both the quantity and quality of coffee production while restoring coffee plantation ecosystems and protecting the environment, enabling farmers to better adapt to climate change. The company will also continue its research and development programs on different varieties of coffee plantlets to ensure coffee farmers have access to high-yielding, quality varieties.

Wisa Poolsirirat, governor of Chumphon province, said that Chumphon is the number one producer of Robusta coffee in Thailand, with over 57,729 rai of coffee plantations and 2,074 coffee farming households, according to Chumphon province coffee production data in 2023.

"I am delighted to witness the signing of this MoU, which will enhance the confidence of our coffee farmers to grow high-quality coffee that meets market demand. This aligns with our province’s policy to develop Chumphon to become a ‘Robusta Metropolis,’ recognized both domestically and internationally,” she said.

Caption: Salinla Seehaphan (second from right), corporate affairs director, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd., signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support Thai coffee farmers. The MOU, co-signed by Prayoon Songprasert (third from left), chairman of Thai Coffee Growers Association, is to purchase robusta coffee beans for the 2024/2025 production season. This initiative also promotes sustainable coffee farming based on regenerative agriculture. The signing ceremony at Chumphon Provincial Hall was witnessed by Wisa Poolsirirat (center), Governor of Chumphon Province; Tharapong Meemusit (left), head of Chumphon Provincial Agriculture and Cooperatives; Yupaporn Sawatdee (second from left), Head of Provincial Commercial Affairs Chumphon; Jojo Dela Cruz (third from right), business executive officer – coffee and creamer business unit, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd.; Nipawan Dodsena (right), agricultural services manager-coffee, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd.,

Prayoon Songprasert, chairman of Thai Coffee Growers Association, said, “Nestlé's support has given us knowledge about sustainable farming and regenerative agriculture. This has improved our yields and the quality of our coffee beans. Additionally, fair prices for our coffee beans have provided us with a stable income and a better quality of life. We are grateful to Nestlé for helping sustain our coffee-growing profession.”