Guatemala FEDECOVERA Cahabón Organic
Price
Prices upon request
Product description
Since its creation in 1976, FEDECOVERA has played a key role in the organization of its cooperative and association members as well as in the livelihoods of each and every on of their smallholder producer members. FEDECOVERA is 100% owned and run by small scale producers of Maya Q´eqchi ethnicity in Alta Verapaz.
Net weight | 51 kg |
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Weight | N/A |
Continent | Central America & The Caribbean |
Country | Guatemala |
Region | Alta Verapaz |
Packaging | 500gr Sample, 51kg Bags |
Certification | Fairtrade, Organic |
Production Model | Cooperative or Association |
Fermentation Process | Centrally Fermented |
Region and Country
Cahabón River Valley, Alta Verapaz, GuatemalaThe Story
Based in the city of Cobán in Guatemala, the Federation of Cooperatives of Verapaz (FEDECOVERA, R.L) is an autonomous second level cooperative founded on February 23th, 1976. The cooperative is 100% owned and run by small scale producers of Mayan Q´eqchi ethnicity.
FEDECOVERA represents 33,000 producing families organized in 42 cooperatives and more than 21 associations. These small holder farmers produce cardamom, coffee, tea, allspice, cocoa, turmeric, essential oils and sustainable timber.
In 2011, FEDEOVERA integrated the cocoa supply chain into their business model after five years of preparations. They selected local Acriollado genetics from the region, assessed the plantations and provided training to the farmers who were willing to participate. Since then, about 200 small scale cocoa farmers produce around 115 tons of cacao annually. Their cacao is bought in pulp at the most competitive prices in the market. These farmers grow their cacao in an agroforestry scheme along with other crops. This allows them to have a more sustainable production and a more steady source of income.
FEDECOVERA is an inspiring example of the strength of a cooperative and how it can improve the livelihoods of its members and their communities. Local clinics, schools, access to low interest or no interest loans, improvement of local infrastructure, trainings and commercialization services are all organized by FEDECOVERA.
Harvest
March - May (main harvest) - January - February (mid-crop)Genetics
Guatemalan AcriolladoPost Harvesting Process
The beans are collected fresh in pulp and are centrally fermented in wooden boxes during 5-6 days. Solar drying is done for a period of 10 - 20 days.Flavour
Traditionally this cacao presents rich notes of red fruit (ripe cherries, blackberries), chocolate and a subtle hint of cream and cardamom. We have an additional lot with fruity acidity and very prominent green vegetative, herbal/spicy and Brazil nut notes.Suggested alternatives:

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