Colombia’s Coffee Hits a 33-Year Production High: The “Golden Bean” Revolution Reshaping Global Coffee
This October marked a defining chapter for Colombia’s coffee industry. According to La República , citing the National Federation of Coffee Growers (FNC), total production for the 2024–2025 coffee year (October 2024 to September 2025) reached 888,000 metric tons — a 17% jump from the previous year and the highest yield since 1992. This remarkable rebound isn’t just a record on paper; it has injected new stability into the global supply chain and renewed Colombia’s reputation as the beating heart of premium Arabica coffee . For a country whose identity is intertwined with its beans, this milestone feels both like a comeback and a transformation. 01. The Triple Force Behind a Record Harvest As FNC’s General Manager Germán Bahamón explained, Colombia’s bumper crop was far from a stroke of luck. It was the outcome of a threefold synergy — healthier coffee farms, modern technical support, and favorable weather conditions. Over the past few years, both the government and coffee ...