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Coffee Cooperative - Fair Trade Producer Profile

Coffee Cooperative - Fair Trade Producer ProfileCepicafe, Peru

"The greatest contribution of Fair Trade is that it has transformed coffee agriculture into a profitable occupation that farmers are willing to do with dignity. Producers are now very proud of the fact that they export their Fair Trade and organic coffees to the most sophisticated markets."

—Santiago Paz,
  Manager, CEPICAFE

CEPICAFE is an association of 35 small-scale coffee co-ops in northwestern Peru.

Fair Trade Producer Profile

CEPICAFE is an association of 35 small-scale coffee co-ops in northwestern Peru. Formed in 1995, the cooperative aims to improve the quality of life of coffee growing families and contribute to the sustainable development of the region.


With proceeds from the Fair Trade price, the co-op has been able to:

  • Purchase equipment
    New processing equipment including four wet processing plants and more than 400 de-pulpers have been purchased by the association. Offer technical assistance. CEPICAFE has trained members in organic cultivation and quality control techniques.
  • Build infrastructure
    A two-story headquarters complete with warehouse, office space, and café were built for the cooperative, and community centers have been constructed for several municipalities.
  • Provide financial assistance
    Pre-harvest credit programs are available to producers as is financing for home construction and improvement. Promote education. CEPICAFE has issued grants for secondary and higher education.
  • Offer women's projects
    The association supports female coffee producers through workshops in coffee production and business management skills.

Website
www.cepicafe.com.pe

About the Coop

  • Date Established: 1995
  • Number of Members: 3,200
  • Annual Production: 118 Containers

About the Coffee

  • Varieties: Arabica
  • Coffee Plants: Typica, Caturra, Bourbon, Pache
  • Elevation: 900-1,700m
  • Processing: Wet processing and sun drying
  • Cup Characteristics: Regular acidity, good body and aroma
  • Harvest Season: Apr-Nov
  • Organic Production: 60%
  • Organic Certification Agency: IMO, Naturland, Biolatina