COOPESQUI
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The story
Established in 1964, the cooperative originally began by providing small loans to local farmers before evolving into a full-fledged specialty coffee company. Over the decades, it has grown to support hundreds of members while developing programs to improve coffee quality and market access. The cooperative has maintained a direct trade partnership with international roasters since 2020, following a quality event that highlighted the work of its members.
Challenges
The cooperative faces significant operational difficulties due to the region's steep terrain, which complicates the harvesting, processing, and transportation of coffee. These logistical hurdles are further compounded by an acute labor shortage in the area.
Innovations
Participation in the 2020 Intelligentsia ECWx quality event opened the cooperative's documented sourcing relationship with the roaster.
Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-09