Coffee Program he global coffee market is steadily increasing, which not only benefits small producers but mostly large scale coffee corporations. Coffee is one of the biggest sources of income for families in Guatemala. Unfortunately due to an unjust supply chain and most of the power falling on the hands of the purchasers, coffee producers sell their coffee beans at a price that makes it very challenging to generate a decent income. This is why De La Gente’s mission is to create equal economic opportunities for coffee growing communities.
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With a growing demand for specialty coffee and transparency on behalf of the coffee industry, De la Gente has developed a business model that promotes a sustainable top- quality coffee production. Through our green and roasted coffee operations DLG works to create a more equitable and inclusive coffee industry that benefits all the stakeholders.
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What´s New? Ija’tz Honey processed - In 2020, DLG implement- This process consists of removing the first layer ed unconventional coffee processing methods of the bean (Known as the pulp) and then put it at the Ija’tz cooperative. Considering that being to dry in the patios for approximately eight days. innovative in the industry is a key to emerging Unlike the conventional wash process, neither in other markets, our quality control coordinator fermentation nor washing is involved. We are so Zach Latimore spent several days in the cooper- excited about the pretty satisfying result, with ative doing different experiments with the pro- sweet flavor notes, red berries, a bit of wine, ducers to obtain a Red Honey processed coffee. and a silky body.
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139 small scale coffee producers
