Details
Alpaca
Organic Peruvian Single Origin
ORIGIN PERU |
REGION AMAZONAS |
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ALTITUDE 1400-1800 masl. |
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The Amazonas region in northern Peru borders Ecuador and is known for its dense cloud forests, rugged Andes mountain terrain and ancient ruins. The native forests create a microclimate that produces organic matter for soil, microorganisms and fresh water. Such microclimates present perfect opportunities to grow coffee, and APROCOYCE offers its members the chance to increase the quality of their crop via improved access to services such as technical assistance, financial support, social services and the facilities to cup the crop they are growing. Formed originally with 23 partners but now standing at just over 380, the aim was to come together to help facilitate negotiations, enter new markets, and obtain licenses or certifications for the export of coffee. Through this they have been able bring in environmental initiatives such as reforestation projects, solid waste management and soil conservation plans for the 750+ hectares that their members own. They now stand as one of the largest cooperatives in the area with not only a warehouse and administration offices, but a coffee lab too, which was created in 2021.