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METAD
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METAD
METAD is an Ethiopian coffee production and export company founded by Aman Adinew that operates with a focus on traceability, sustainability, and quality control. The company manages its own estates, including the 200-hectare Hambela farm in the Oromia region, and works with a network of out-growers to provide agricultural training and resources. METAD operates its own washing stations, dry mills, and a certified coffee quality laboratory to process and grade specialty coffee. The organization is deeply involved in community development, funding local infrastructure projects and supporting health and education initiatives for farmers and their families.
Farm: Benti Nenqa →History
Founder Aman Adinew, a former executive at DHL and Chief Operations Officer at the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX), returned to Ethiopia to establish METAD in 2014. The company was created to address gaps in the Ethiopian coffee sector by focusing on high-quality standards and sustainable supply chains. METAD operates significant infrastructure, including the Hambela Coffee Estate, which features washing stations and dry mills.
Published coffees linked to METAD
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-04