As the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) prepares for the 20th iteration of its flagship event, the African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition, the group is operating under new executive leadership and a renewed commitment to its members. Longtime coffee professional Gilbert Gatali began his role as the executive director in June 2023. Formerly managing director at the Rwanda Small Holder Specialty Coffee Company (Rwashoscco) and then founding partner at vertically integrated Rwandan coffee company KZ Noir, Gatali is now embracing his role promoting coffee at the continental level. “[The AFCA] is constantly looking at innovative ways to deliver value to the vast membership base that we have,” Gatali said. “We want to professionalize the African fine coffee sector through building capacity, creating market linkages and hosting coffee events.”The African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition takes place Feb. 6-10 at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa.

Source: Ethiopian News January 30, 2024 18:59 UTC