Luanda:Angola's National Coffee Institute (INCA) is calling for the swift adoption of a comprehensive supply chain tracking system aimed at ensuring the country's coffee exports meet international standards and remain competitive on the global stage.
According to Angola Press News Agency, INCA Director-General Vasco Gonçalves highlighted the necessity for Angola to implement robust tracking mechanisms. These mechanisms should cover the entire process from origin through processing to the final destination of the coffee, in alignment with evolving global demands.
Gonçalves emphasized the importance of closer coordination between public and private sectors, the need for consolidated data collection, and the use of precise geolocation mapping of production sites to meet these requirements. He warned that time is running short for producers to align with international mandates and suggested learning from successful coffee-producing nations.
This modernization effort is aligned with the introduction of three new national regulations, which aim to govern good agricultural practices, set accreditation procedures for certification bodies, and regulate the export of green coffee, cocoa, and palm oil. Gonçalves stated that the legal framework is designed to promote sustainable farming, protect the environment, improve labor conditions, and help domestic coffee achieve better pricing in global markets.
