CEPCO cooperative
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The story
The Coordinadora Estatal de Productores de Café de Oaxaca (CEPCO) was established in 1989. It was formed by small-scale coffee producers in response to a global coffee price crisis and the withdrawal of government support organizations. In 1990, the cooperative created a commercial entity, CAEO, to facilitate the direct exportation of their coffee.
Challenges
The cooperative was formed during a period of significant economic instability in the coffee market and the loss of state-provided support for small-scale farmers.
Innovations
CEPCO pioneered an organizational model focused on direct exportation and participation in fair-trade markets to improve the economic outcomes for its thousands of small-scale producer members.
Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-27