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
Peru G1 Sol y Café Fairtrade Organic is named for the Cooperative that produced it. Sol y Café was founded in 2005 by 27 small producer groups with the help of the Caritas Jaen technical team. Since then, Sol y Café has grown to include more than 60 producer associations, read more
Guatemala Aprocsaa Organic is grown 1700-2000 meters above sea level in the Sierra Madre mountain range. Home to the San Pedro and Toliman volcanoes the mineral-rich soils and high altitudes are ideal for coffee cultivation. Additionally, this juncture where the central highlands rise into Sierra Madre mountain range provides a unique microclimate, trapping read more
Peru La Osa Fairtrade Organic is the product of two women; Francisca Nuñez Manchay and Emerita Peña Nuñez. These cousins are members of the Cooperativa Agraria Frontera San Ignacio in San Ignacio, Cajamarca. Both Francisca and Emerita's farms lie close to a National Sanctuary. This protected forest is home to read more
Mexico Providence Mills SHG Organic is produced by Providence Mills, a collection of farms and joint mill operation in Chiapas, Mexico. Providence Mills is owned by Mrs. Saida Soraya Henaine who inherited the 80-year-old operation from her father. Saida Soraya Henaine is responsible for successfully converting three family-owned farms (Finca Paraiso, read more
Ethiopia Guji OCFCU G3 Natural is grown in West Guji. This zone of the Oromia region is neighbored by other well-known coffee producing regions such as Amaro, Sidama and Yirgacheffe. Ethiopia Guji OCFCU G3 Natural is produced by Banco Micica Cooperative, a member of the Oromia Coffee Farmers' Cooperative Union read more
Peru El Santuario Fairtrade Organic is a microlot offering from Don Anibal Jaime, a member of Cooperativa Agraria Frontera San Ignacio (COOPAFSI) in San Ignacio, Cajamarca. More specifically, Don Anibal is one of the cooperative’s star producers. His hard work is reflected in the quality of his coffee, as well 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
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
Mexico is one of North America’s most important coffee producers, known for its diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and commitment to sustainable farming. Grown primarily in the highlands of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz, Mexican coffee offers a wide range of flavor profiles—from smooth and nutty to bright and fruity, often read more
