Jaír F. Coll

Documentary photographer

For Bloomberg: Colombian Coffee Production As Total Global Exports Rise

Clients: The New York Times, The Guardian, Bloomberg, Reuters, Open Society Foundations

School: Universidad Autónoma de Occidente

Jorge Garcés, owner ...grapher: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

Jorge Garcés, owner of 'El Crucerito' farm, harvests coffee in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

A worker shows coffee beans at ...grapher: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

A worker shows coffee beans at 'El Crucerito' farm in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

Farmers at 'El Crucerit...grapher: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

Farmers at 'El Crucerito' farm in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

Jorge Garcés rakes c...Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg'

Jorge Garcés rakes coffee beans at 'El Crucerito' farm in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg'

A coffee tree at 'El Cr...grapher: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

A coffee tree at 'El Crucerito' farm in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

A farmer delivers a package of ...grapher: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

A farmer delivers a package of coffee at the 'Cooperativa de Caficultores de Sevilla' facility in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

Two workers inspect coffee bean...grapher: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

Two workers inspect coffee beans at the 'Cooperativa de Caficultores de Sevilla' facility in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

A worker at the 'Cooper...grapher: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

A worker at the 'Cooperativa de Caficultores de Sevilla' facility in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

A worker carries a bag of coffe...grapher: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

A worker carries a bag of coffee at the 'Cooperativa de Caficultores de Sevilla' facility in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg

A worker locates a package of e...Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg'

A worker locates a package of exotic grains at CafexCoop's threshing plant in Tuluá, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg'

A worker packs bags of coffee a...Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg'

A worker packs bags of coffee at CafexCoop's roastery plant in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg'

A worker at CafexCoop's...Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg'

A worker at CafexCoop's roastery plant in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg'

Gloria Russi, product developer...Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg'

Gloria Russi, product developer coordinator, tastes a coffee cup at CafexCoop's threshing plant in Tuluá, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period. Photographer: Jair F. Coll/Bloomberg'

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For Bloomberg: Colombian Coffee Production As Total Global Exports Rise

Copyright Jaír F. Coll 2025

Date of Work May 2024 - May 2024

Updated May 2024

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Visit to 'Cooperativa de Caficultores de Sevilla', 'El Crucerito' farm and CafexCOOP's fabrics in north of Valle del Cauca department, Colombia.

The International Coffee Organization said that total global coffee exports rose 8.1% year over year to 12.99 million bags, with Arabica exports rising 9.7% in the same period.

Colombians have for years grown amazing coffee. Finally, they’re drinking it.
Colombians are discovering hipster-quality java, after years of exporting their finest beans.
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