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Ethiopia Metad Beriti Washed
METAD Agricultural Development PLC
Intelligentsia Coffee
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🇪🇹Ethiopia
METAD Agricultural Development PLC
METAD Agricultural Development PLC is an Ethiopian coffee producing and exporting company founded by Aman Adinew. The company operates with a focus on a "seed to cup" model, managing its own farms and processing facilities while partnering with thousands of local smallholder farmers. They are recognized for their commitment to corporate social responsibility and the modernization of the Ethiopian coffee industry.
Farm: Chelchele washing station →History
Aman Adinew previously worked as an executive at DHL and served as the Chief Operations Officer for the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX). He founded METAD in 2011 to help modernize the industry and increase the global reputation of Ethiopian coffee. The company has since established significant operations in the Gedeo and Guji zones, including the development of washing stations and outgrower programs.
Published coffees linked to METAD Agricultural Development PLC
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-28