About us
The European Coffee Federation (ECF) is the single and united voice of Europe’s coffee trade and industry, accounting for 90% of all coffee imported and manufactured in the EU.
Founded in 1981, ECF represents the full spectrum of the European coffee supply chain — from green coffee traders, roasters, and soluble coffee manufacturers to decaffeinators and warehousekeepers. Today, ECF brings together 16 national associations and 46 company members, representing over 750 companies across Europe — from dynamic SMEs to major international players. Together, they handle an estimated 2.7 million tonnes of coffee annually — the equivalent of 40 million 60-kg bags.
With a vision of a resilient, globally leading European coffee sector, ECF champions progress in food safety and sustainability, advocating for policies that are trusted by consumers, valued by society, and anchored in forward-looking governance.
Our Priorities
ECF offers a forum for exchange, identifying industry-wide issues of common interest in the areas of food safety, sustainability and international trade. The European Coffee Federation is engaged in an open dialogue with the European authorities and relevant stakeholders. We do recognise the need for an effective EU regulatory framework guaranteeing a high level of consumer protection and a level playing field for industry across Europe.
The European Coffee Federation represents the interests of its members towards the European institutions, industry and consumer associations, as well as consumers.
The European Coffee Federation is registered in the EU Transparency Register (no. 958482431512-92), a database of special interest groups whose goal is to influence the law-making and policy implementation process of the EU institutions. The European Coffee Federation complies with their Code of Conduct in all its relations with the EU institutions and their representatives.