Where was it grown?
Farm geolocation links coffee to its production land. For coffee plots larger than four hectares, polygon boundaries are required rather than a single point.
Regulation & AI
A clearer route
back to the farm.
Traceability connects a coffee to where it was grown. EU deforestation rules make that connection increasingly important for coffee supply chains.
EUDR / Application dates
What is changing?
The EU Deforestation Regulation covers coffee. It aims to keep products linked to recent deforestation out of the EU market.
30 Dec 2026
30 Jun 2027
Micro and small operators already covered by the EU Timber Regulation have the earlier deadline. Checked 16 September 2026.
Three pieces of the picture.
What does the evidence show?
Land-use records and supporting information help establish whether the coffee meets the rules.
Who handles due diligence?
Obligations depend on the business’s role in the supply chain. Mapping alone does not establish compliance.
Sources: European Commission overview · EUDR geolocation specification.
Technology’s role
Better tools.
Better questions.
Digital mapping can organise farm locations. Satellite data can support land-use checks. AI may help review records and flag information that needs attention.
These are useful capabilities to investigate—not a guarantee of compliance. Reliable records, local knowledge and accountable decisions still matter.
Kaapi Route is exploring these applications; it does not provide a compliance service.
Why it matters in Switzerland.
For supply chains serving the EU, traceability is part of the conversation between growers, trade partners and buyers. Swiss businesses should assess their specific role and the current requirements.
Read the European Commission’s guidance and FAQ →Educational overview. Consult the current official guidance for operational decisions.