Nestlé (Thai) Ltd. has joined hands with the Thai Coffee Farmers Association to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support coffee farmers in Thailand. This agreement includes the purchase of coffee beans from Thai farmers during the production season of 2025/2026. Additionally, Nestlé is committed to transferring knowledge about Regenerative Agriculture to enhance both the quantity and quality of coffee production while also protecting the environment.
Furthermore, Nestlé will also continue to conduct research and development of coffee varieties to provide farmers with access to high-yield coffee plantlets. These initiatives are aimed at supporting coffee farmers in Thailand to improve their income and quality of life. The MoU signing ceremony was honored by the presence of the Governor of Chumphon Province.
Ms. Salinla Seehaphan, Corporate Affairs Director, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd., said, “For several decades, Nestlé has continuously supported our local coffee farmers. Additionally, Nestlé has consistently been the largest purchaser of local Robusta beans in Thailand. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) each year reaffirms that Nestlé will purchase Robusta coffee beans directly from Thai farmers. Moreover, we support farmers in adopting Regenerative Agriculture practices in their coffee plantations through knowledge-sharing programs and various training sessions. This not only helps improve coffee production in terms of both quantity and quality but also aids in restoring ecosystems and protecting soil and water resources, enabling farmers to cope with climate change.”
Mr. Thianchai Chookittiwiboon, Governor of Chumphon Province, said, “We are very pleased that Nestlé continues supporting our coffee farmers with the direct purchase of coffee beans. Coffee is an economic crop for Chumphon and we have the potential to enhance coffee cultivation in the province to be more efficient and meet market demands. All of this will help farmers improve their income and quality of life while promoting the province’s economy. This is aligned with the province’s ongoing policy to develop Chumphon into a ‘Robusta Metropolis’ recognized both domestically and globally.”
Mr. Prayoon Songprasert, Chairman of Thai Coffee Growers Association, said, “During the past decades, Chumphon’s coffee farmers have received support from Nestlé through direct purchases of coffee beans and knowledge sharing on sustainable coffee cultivation. Additionally, the coffee plantlets developed by Nestlé give good yields, consistently producing high-quality beans. This enables our farmers to generate substantial income from coffee cultivation and improve their living standards, which encourages them to continue pursuing this career with enthusiasm and passion.”
(From left) Mr.Tharapong Meemusit, Agriculture and Coorperatives of Chumphon province, Mr.Tianchai Chukittiwibul, Governor of Chumphon province, Mr.Prayoon Songprasert, Head of Thai coffee farmer association, Mr.Philippe Glauser, Technical Director, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd., Ms. Salinla Seehaphan, Corporate Affairs Director, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd.
and Ms. Yupaporn Sawasdee, Provincial Commercial Officer, Chumphon province
