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RioSierra

Promoting sustainable and profitable value chains

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About

RioSierra is dedicated to fostering responsible and sustainable practices across key agricultural sectors, including coffee, cocoa, and honey production. As URAPI's second venture, and supported by a diverse portfolio of partners, RioSierra promotes value chains that prioritize environmental stewardship, empower local communities, and foster economic resilience.

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RioSierra Coffee processing mill in Santa Marta. The mill is full of coffee bags

Ecosystem

Revolving around RioSierra are Urapi, Ecotierra and ElevaFinca, these are entities playing pivotal roles in achieving shared objectives.

The Urapi Sustainable Land Use Fund mitigates land degradation and climate change by investing in community agroforestry projects and sustainable supply chains.

Ecotierra is a unique, holistic, sustainable agroforestry project developer and operator.

ElevaFinca represents commodities produced by the alliance of cooperatives participating in agroforestry projects launched and financed by Urapi.

Composition of the Urapi sustainable land use fund logo, the Ecotierra logo and the ElevaFinca Logo

Our Objectives

Promote sustainable land use by producing coffee in agroforestry systems.

​Secure top-quality inputs, supplies, machinery, and equipment for our allied cooperatives with financing options.​

Deliver exceptional coffee processing and export services to our allied cooperatives with the highest standards of professionalism and quality.

Our Services

ElevaFinca Articles 

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The 2024 Coffee Harvest Begins in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

The 2024 coffee harvest in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, located in northern Colombia, has begun. This year, the harvest started earlier than expected, bringing fantastic news for the cooperatives in the region.

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Coffee Plantation Renovation in Colombia

ElevaFinca is proud to update you on our coffee plantation renovation project in Colombia BOSAR. Through Agroforestry Systems (SAF), we’re working to create a more sustainable and resilient coffee ecosystem.

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Milestone Achieved: C-BOSAR Carbon Project Validated And Registered

The Forest of Flavor and Aroma carbon project (C-BOSAR) has been successfully validated and registered under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS).

Sourcing Coffee From Sustainable Origin Projects

Sustainable coffee sourcing involves more than just procuring beans—it's about building lasting partnerships with producers while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility throughout the supply chain.

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Introducing RioSierra as an Exporter

We are proud to announce a significant development in our commitment to transparency and traceability.

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RioSierra’s Coffee Dry Mill Achievements & Expectations

Our advanced processing capacity includes the ability to handle 52 bags of 70 kg per hour for excelso and 9 bags of 70 kg per hour for microlots, honey, and natural coffee.

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At RioSierra, we believe sustainable development is achievable through alliances that enhance the capacities of everyone involved in the value chains. We are committed to rural development with a focus on both human and environmental well-being—and our actions reflect our values every day.

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