La’ Marc Coffee has participated for the first time in the second annual CropLife Uganda Seeds, Crop Protection and Fertilizer Symposium 2026, a major agricultural event that brought together stakeholders in agriculture, crop protection, fertilizer management, and food security from across the region and beyond.
The symposium emphasized sustainable agriculture, food safety, quality assurance, and responsible stewardship within Uganda’s agricultural sector. CropLife Uganda reaffirmed its commitment to promoting health and safety standards while working closely with regulators and development partners to strengthen food safety, food security, and sustainable farming practices.
For La’ Marc Coffee, the symposium served as an important platform for networking, brand visibility, and industry collaboration.
“Our participation in this symposium has opened doors to a wider network and enabled us to connect with stakeholders from different countries,” said Geofrey Kinaalwa Ssemakula, Managing Director of La’ Marc Coffee.
“We are honored to have had the opportunity to serve our coffee to delegates attending the symposium while also creating awareness about our products and brand.”
Mr. Ssemakula also emphasized the value of partnerships within the agricultural value chain.
“Working together with different stakeholders in agriculture helps strengthen sustainable production, market access, and product awareness for Ugandan coffee,” he added.
La’ Marc Coffee also used the symposium to engage with farmers and agricultural experts, particularly in the areas of fertilizer use and sustainable farming practices.
According to Flavia Nakitende, Operations and Marketing Manager at La’ Marc Coffee, the event created opportunities for direct interaction with farmers and industry players.
“We have been able to connect with different kinds of farmers who are guiding us on fertilizers and sustainable farming practices,” said Ms. Nakitende. “What makes La’ Marc different is that we embrace the entire coffee value chain — right from the mother garden to the cup.”
La’ Marc Coffee distinguishes itself by cultivating its own Robusta coffee, processing and packaging it locally, and maintaining quality control throughout every stage of production.
Beyond coffee production, the company remains committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at uplifting vulnerable communities. Through the La’ Marc initiative, part of the company’s proceeds supports teenage mothers through vocational empowerment programs, including training in barista skills, hairdressing, and farming to help them build sustainable livelihoods and regain economic independence.
