This project addresses main weaknesses in the coffee sector in San Martin that are preventing its smallholders from reaching full potential in terms of quality, competitiveness and sales. Through an integrated technical assistance and training plan, productivity and sustainability of coffee production in agro-forestry systems is enhanced, with main focus on the work services provided by 20 young workers.

In the Junin region in Peru, workshops are held on organic coffee production, training on how to install shade systems and Human Resource training.

In the Cuzco region we support a Peru-Ecuador training exchange program for a select group of technicians on production practices and especially to see how Ecuador handles the fermentation and drying processes of cocoa.

In Peru, in the Province San Ignacio, Cajamarca, two coffee associations are verified to operate according to the C.A.F.E. Practices Code of Conduct. Certification process starts with comprehensive training for growers. During such trainings, farmers learn how to properly sort, dry and ferment the coffee beans to improve coffee quality.

We support worldwide coffee education thanks to the Coffee Guide written to be used by growers, processors, traders, exporters, coffee associations and people involved in transport, finance, quality control, certification and other sectors related to coffee in producing countries. The Spanish version received voluntary technical support from over 100 coffee personalities, organizations and companies. The Coffee Guide has been used as a resource in many seminars and workshops organized by ITC.

Appreciated for its pronounced acidity, subtle flavors and its sweetness, this well-balanced coffee is of excellent quality. EFICO has partnered with Aldea Coffee, Acorn/Rabobank, and Plan Vivo to link coffee farming with carbon sequestration. Together, we are transforming coffee production in Nicaragua by combining agroforestry practices with access to voluntary carbon markets. This collaboration supports smallholder farmers, enhances the environment, and contributes to carbon neutrality into our own coffee value chain. Aldea Coffee and EFICO have enjoyed a longstanding partnership, collaborating to bring responsibly sourced green coffee to the global market. Our relationship goes beyond coffee trading, with the support of Fúndacion Aldea and the EFICO Foundation driving initiatives that improve farmer livelihoods and foster environmental stewardship. Reach out to our team to provide you with more info here.

Nice bright cup, floral and citric notes, high consistency. Colibri SHG Olomega and Olomega Supreme are produced by a small farmers’ association belonging to the Chorotega indigenous community: Aldea Coffee. Aldea Coffee is a valuable association for the progress of Nicaraguan rural families who produce coffee in harmony with the environment and prioritizes social responsibility and gender equity. Reach out to our team to provide you with more info here.

Clean cup, nutty, chocolate notes. Colibri SHG Olomega and Olomega Supreme are produced by a small farmers’ Association belonging to the Chorotega indigenous community: Aldea Coffee. The word "Olomega" comes from the indigenous term Olomeka which means "carry in one's arms". Olomega was a village inhabited by the Chorotega indigenous community, nowadays also known as Aldea Coffee. In Aldea Coffee's logo, the link with Olomega is still clear via the petroglyph. Reach out to our team to provide you with more info here.

Good body and medium acidity, chocolate flavor, fruity and citric notes. Colibri Azul is produced by a small farmers’ Association belonging to the Chorotega indigenous community, nowadays also known as Aldea Coffee. Aldea Coffee is a valuable association for the progress of Nicaraguan rural families who produce coffee in harmony with the environment and prioritizes social responsibility and gender equity. Reach out to our team to provide you with more info here.

This coffee is characterized by a delicate flavor, dark chocolate notes, a mild acidity, a smooth body and a nice caramel finish. The Ayarza lake is located in a crater 1,400 meters above sea level. Volcanic pumice soil, very high altitudes, plenty of rain, variable humidity, and the proximity of volcanoes characterize the area. The dry season has lots of sun.  Although clouds, fog, and heavy dew are common in the early morning, they disappear quickly allowing the Ayarza coffee to be sun-dried. Reach out to our team to provide you with more info here.