Lincang Lingfeng Coffee Company

Lincang Lingfeng Coffee Industry Development Co., Ltd. (临沧凌丰咖啡产业发展有限公司) was established in May 2011 by Chairman Yang Zhiqi (杨志奇) and is a core leading enterprise in Lincang’s coffee industry (临沧市咖啡产业). The company operates under the “Company + Base + Coffee Cooperatives + Farmers” model and has expanded its coffee-growing base from 230,000 acres (23万亩) in 2013 to 600,000 acres (60万亩) by 2018. The company works with various research institutions, including Zikun Institute (资昆所), to build eco-friendly coffee gardens and implement industrial honey processing techniques. It has received international product certification. By 2024, Lincang’s coffee planting area (临沧市咖啡种植面积) has reached over 230,000 acres (23万亩) with nearly 120,000 tons (12万吨) of fresh coffee fruit.

Company Information

• Founded: May 2011

• Registered Capital: 20 million yuan (2000万元)

• Legal Representative: Yang Zhiqi (杨志奇)

• Headquarters: Lincang Industrial Park, Yunnan Province (云南省临沧工业园区)

• Scope of Operations: Coffee planting, processing, agricultural materials sales, and import/export trade

• Honor: Core Enterprise in the China Premium Coffee Bean Demonstration Area (中国精品咖啡豆示范区核心企业)

Development History

• In May 2007, the company joint ventured with Hougu Coffee from Dehong (德宏后谷咖啡) to establish Lincang Hougu Coffee Co., Ltd. (临沧后谷咖啡有限公司). In May 2011, the company transitioned to independent operations and registered under its current name.

• By 2013, coffee cultivation expanded to seven counties in Lincang (临沧七个县区).

• The planting area reached 157,000 acres (15.7万亩) in 2012, and by 2018, it exceeded 600,000 acres (60万亩).

Industry Model

The company implements a land leasing and contracting mechanism, paying farmers 350 yuan per acre (每亩350元) for maintenance, and purchasing fresh coffee fruit at a guaranteed price of 2,000 yuan per ton (2000元/吨). It also offers 2,000 yuan per acre (每亩2000元) as planting loans through an innovative “farmer undertakes the loan, the company guarantees” model.

Technological Innovation

• In 2012, the company signed a 10-year cooperation agreement (十年期合作协议) with Zikun Institute (资昆所) to build a biodiversity eco-coffee garden (生物多样性生态咖啡园) and develop a “coffee + shade trees” ecological cultivation model (咖啡+庇荫乔木复合群落栽培模式).

• In 2018, the company successfully overcame technical challenges in industrial honey processing (咖啡工业化蜜处理技术) and established a comprehensive quality traceability system (质量追溯体系) for its products.

Branches and Affiliates

• Gengma Branch (耿马分公司): Established in June 2013, this branch was involved in coffee planting, sales, and agricultural material retail. It was dissolved in November 2017 after six business registration changes and a legal dispute over planting contracts in 2022.

Future Development Plans

The company plans to complete a 1,000-ton instant coffee production line (千吨速溶粉生产线) and a roasting line in 2016. It also aims to develop seven coffee plantation projects (七个咖啡庄园项目), integrating planting, processing, and tourism into a unified industry chain.

Industry Activities

• In 2018, Lincang Lingfeng Coffee (临沧凌丰咖啡) hosted the First Yunnan Premium Coffee Culture Festival (云南首届精品咖啡文化节), showcasing the achievements of the coffee plantation.

• The company contributed to formulating the Yunnan Provincial Coffee Industry Plan (云南省咖啡产业规划) and helped Lincang (临沧市) earn the title of “China Premium Coffee Bean Demonstration Area (中国精品咖啡豆示范区)”.

Partnerships and Honors

• Nestlé (雀巢) and Starbucks (星巴克) have formed technical cooperation with the company.

• The company assisted Lincang (临沧市) in winning the “China Premium Coffee Bean Demonstration Area” (中国精品咖啡豆示范区) designation in 2014.

Legal Risks

• Supreme People’s Court (最高人民法院) has listed the company as a dishonest enterprise (失信企业), and the Gengma Branch (耿马分公司) has historical records of being involved in enforcement actions.

• In 2022, the company was involved in multiple legal disputes (司法纠纷案件).

Business Model and Technological Innovation

Partnership with Farmers

The company operates a “land leasing and contracting” model (土地租赁返包机制), paying 350 yuan per acre (每亩350元) for maintenance and offering 2,000 yuan per acre (每亩2000元) as planting loans to farmers.

By 2024, the company has partnered with enterprises such as Kudi Coffee (库迪咖啡) to help close the full industry chain from raw materials to final products (原料—终端).

Technological Cooperation

• In 2012, the company partnered with Zikun Institute (资昆所) to develop an ecological cultivation model (生态栽培模式) and established a comprehensive quality traceability system (质量追溯体系).

• In 2018, the company mastered industrial honey processing techniques (工业化蜜处理技术) and achieved international product certification.

Branding and Market Expansion

The “Lishan Snow Forest” (黎山雪林) series includes roasted coffee, instant coffee powder, and other products. The company has established technical cooperation with Nestlé (雀巢) and Starbucks (星巴克).

• In 2018, Lincang Lingfeng Coffee (临沧凌丰咖啡) hosted the First Yunnan Premium Coffee Culture Festival (云南首届精品咖啡文化节) and contributed to developing the provincial industry plan (省级产业规划).

In 2025, the company plans to partner with Qirunjiameng Group (启润佳盟集团) to create a nationwide coffee culture brand, enhancing geographical identification and supply chain innovation.

Legal and Operational Risks

• Legal Risks (法律风险): Since 2023, the company has been repeatedly listed as a dishonest enterprise (失信被执行人), and has been involved in legal cases and restrictions on consumption.

• Operational Issues (经营异常): In 2025, the company was placed on the exceptional list (异常名录) for failing to disclose its annual report.

Branches and Plans

• Gengma Branch (耿马分公司): Operated from 2013 to 2022 but was dissolved due to legal issues.

• The company originally planned to complete a 1,000-ton instant coffee production line (千吨速溶粉生产线) and seven coffee plantation projects, though the progress remains undisclosed.