COCAFCAL (Cooperativa Cafetalera Capucas Limitada) was one of the first registered coffee cooperatives in Honduras. Founded in 1999 by Omar Rodríguez Interiano, the cooperative presently has over 950 members across the department of Copán. From the beginning stages, they obtained both Organic and Fairtrade certifications. In addition to certification, COCAFCAL offers read more
Tanzania has a rich history of coffee cultivation dating back to the late 19th century, when Arabica coffee was first introduced by missionaries and German colonists. Over time, coffee became one of the country's most important agricultural exports, particularly in the fertile regions surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Today, read more
Coffee was introduced to Guatemala in the 18th century by missionaries and colonists, quickly becoming the country’s main export. Currently, Guatemala is the 10th-largest coffee producer worldwide with nearly half of its beans destined for the U.S.. Guatemala’s growing success comes thanks, in part, to its distinct and idyllic micro-climates; mild, read more
Over the last two decades, Honduras transformed the quality of its coffees, and thus its reputation as a coffee origin, thanks to government incentives and the hard work of producers, exporters and farmer-support organizations. In 2011, Honduras overtook Guatemala to become the largest coffee producer in Central America, and today read more
Coffee was introduced to Nicaragua in the late 1700s, by missionaries and colonists, and by the late 19th century it became the country’s main export. Although a long history of political unrest, civil war and recent natural disasters have challenged the country, Nicaragua continues to produce coffee as its main read more
Brazil is the largest coffee growing country in the world, responsible for 30 percent of coffee grown worldwide, about 74 percent of which is Arabica. Brazilian coffee is grown on large plantations designed to facilitate efficient, mechanized processes. Due to the relatively flat landscape and high minimum wages, mechanical harvesting read more
Over the last two decades, Honduras transformed the quality of its coffees, and thus its reputation as a coffee origin, thanks to government incentives and the hard work of producers, exporters and farmer-support organizations. In 2011, Honduras overtook Guatemala to become the largest coffee producer in Central America, and today read more
Coffee has been grown in Peru since the 18th century, but in recent years, Peru has gained increasing recognition for its unique regional profiles, organic practices, and strong smallholder farming culture. The majority of coffee in Peru is grown by small-scale farmers—many of whom belong to cooperatives that focus on read more
Oaxaca, Mexico, is known for its diverse and varied microclimates, which are largely influenced by its mountainous terrain, varying altitudes and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The state of Oaxaca can be roughly divided into several distinct microclimates, each characterized by unique weather and precipitation patterns. These diverse microclimates make read more
Indonesia is one of the world’s largest and most diverse coffee-producing countries, with a rich history dating back to the late 1600s when Dutch traders first introduced Arabica coffee to the island of Java. Today, coffee is grown across the vast archipelago—from the volcanic highlands of Sumatra to the remote read more
