Sultan Kudarat, Mindanao, Philippines
Marivic Dubria
- Producer: Marivic Dubria, Dubria Farms
- Social Impact: Female Farmer, Female Leadership in Coffee, Women Run
- Roast Type: Medium
- Notes: Dark Chocolate, Roasted Nuts, Caramel
- Process: Natural
- Cup Score: 83.25
- Altitude: 1200 MASL
- Varietal: Catimor
A Female-led Cooperative
The cooperative is working to expand its membership by integrating more small-scale coffee growers from the area. This expansion aims to boost product quality, productivity, and supply for both domestic and international markets. BACOFA is leading the way in meeting the growing consumer demand for specialty coffee in the Philippines.
Balutakay Coffee Farmers Association (BACOFA) is a female-led cooperative based in Mount Balutakay, Mindanao. Established in 2013 with just 20 members, it now includes 68 smallholder farmers focused on producing high-quality Arabica green beans. BACOFA partners with international and national organizations like the Coffee Quality Institute and the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc., to support its specialty coffee production and improve the livelihoods of its members.