METAD Hambela washing station
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The story
METAD is a family-owned Ethiopian company that received investment from the East Coast Impact Angel Network in 2013 to establish its processing facility in Hambela. The company operates with a focus on improving the quality and value of crops harvested by local farmers in the region.
Challenges
The company identified a need to improve coffee washing and drying capacity in the mountainous Hambela region to better capture the potential of local harvests.
Innovations
METAD established the first privately owned coffee laboratory in Africa to be certified by the Specialty Coffee Association of America.
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Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-10