Date: April 5, 2023
Category: Coffogenic News / Eat Well
For over 40 years, Hillkoff has established itself as one of Thailand’s most comprehensive coffee enterprises. Beyond supporting high-altitude farming communities, Hillkoff has continually driven deep-rooted research to elevate coffee from a popular everyday beverage into a powerful instrument for holistic social and environmental impact.
Rooted in Sustainability: The “No Burn, Grow Coffee” Philosophy
In response to growing global environmental concerns, Hillkoff has long championed sustainable practices—such as the “No Burn, Grow Coffee” initiative, which encourages local farmers to eliminate forest burning, utilize organic fertilizers derived from coffee pulp, and adopt shade-grown agroforestry. These efforts have earned Hillkoff recognition for maintaining some of the lowest carbon footprint metrics in Thailand’s coffee sector.
This commitment to zero-waste production paved the way for breakthrough product development. Following the successful introduction of Cherry Coffee Tea (cascara tea), Hillkoff advanced its mission with a groundbreaking global food innovation: Coffogenic Drink—a ready-to-drink functional extract derived from coffee fruit pulp.
Collaborative Science and Bio-Innovation
Developed through an extensive multi-institutional research partnership involving Chiang Mai University, Maejo University, and the University of Phayao, Coffogenic transforms massive volumes of daily agricultural processing byproducts into high-value functional goods.
- The Name: “Coffogenic” merges the concepts of Coffee and Chlorogenic Acid, introducing a cutting-edge wellness category to the global market.
- Clinical Research: Collaborating with medical researchers from Chiang Mai University, preclinical studies on animal models yielded highly promising outcomes, paving the way for advanced evaluations targeting individuals managing fatty liver disease and diabetes.
- Taste and Craftsmanship: Maejo University partnered on flavor profiling and market optimization, ensuring minimal processing additives while retaining the natural integrity of the fruit’s active compounds.
By transforming discarded coffee cherry husks into a science-backed functional superfood, Hillkoff continues to pioneer sustainable agricultural value chains, offering health-conscious consumers and patients a powerful new tool for metabolic wellness.
