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‘Luz para la posteridad’ coffee, a source of Unicauca pride with internat...

'Luz para la posteridad’ coffee, a source of Unicauca pride with international projection

10 March, 2026

On June 5, 2025, an unprecedented academic dialogue brought Colombia and Thailand together in the webinar “Valorization of Coffee Byproducts.” This event, held as part of a series of four virtual meetings, showcased the pioneering advances in coffee production by the “La Sultana” Academic and Experimental Center of the University of Cauca.

A bridge of knowledge between Colombia and Thailand has been forged, enriching the coffee agroindustry in innovative ways. On June 5, 2025, the webinar “Valorization of Coffee By-Products” marked the third chapter of an exciting series of virtual meetings, exploring the diverse processes and products that bring Cauca coffee to life. This unique space fostered a rich dialogue with Thailand, a Southeast Asian country that contributed its expertise in the sector. The conversation focused on the remarkable results achieved at the La Sultana Academic and Experimental Center, managed by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Cauca, located in the Urubamba II village of Timbío, Cauca.

In the general presentation, titled Coffee 360, the main experiences and contributions of the University of Cauca’s researchers regarding coffee culture were shared, a whole universe. Given the vastness of the field, key aspects were addressed, including cultivation, the operations necessary to produce the final beverage, and the valorization of coffee by-products, particularly mucilage, pulp, and husks.

The event, coordinated by the Division of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Engagement with the Environment (DAE), featured presentations by Professor Sandra Morales Velasco from the Agricultural Engineering Program; Professor José Luis Hoyos Concha from the Department of Agroindustrial Engineering; and Professor Alfonso Enrique Ramírez Sanabria from the Department of Chemistry. The meeting was also attended by Dr. Francisco José Pino Correa, Vice-Rector for Research, and Fredy Javier López Molina, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, who highlighted the significance of producing Café Luz para la Posteridad at the La Sultana Academic and Experimental Center. Regarding this, Professor Alfonso Ramírez noted, “These webinars are the result of a collaboration between the Governments of Colombia and Thailand. Colombia aims to support the development of this agroindustry, motivated by the Thai government.”

From this home that is #HeritageOfAll, we take pride in knowing that our University is participating in international initiatives that contribute to the economic strengthening of the countryside and our region. For this reason, we extend special recognition to our professors, researchers, and academics, who, through their daily dedication, continue contributing to the development of Cauca through the practice of the sciences.