CENFROCAFE was founded in 1999 with 220 small-scale coffee farmers in eleven community-based associations. Today, CENFROCAFE, based out of Jaén, Peru, serves thousands of farmer members in local associations spanning across twelve districts within the lush Cajamarca region.
From technical assistance and quality control workshops for their farmers, to economic and leadership training for the young people in their rural communities, CENFROCAFE works not only to support the commercial endeavors of its members – but also to facilitate the development of their communities as a whole.
CENFROCAFE has 45 members participating in The Cool Farm Tool Pilot Project.
Founded 1999
3117 Members, 2077 Organic
1200-2050 m
Jaén, Peru
6114 Organic ha
Avg Farm Size 2.5 ha
May-December
Varieties
Costa Rica 95, Bourbon,
Caturra, Marsellesa...
Fair Trade
Organic
Washed, Honey
Notes of milk chocolate, dried fruits,
orange, and caramel
CENFROCAFE's results from the project show an average-neutral carbon emissions intensity, marked by the following:
With over 3000 members, CENFROCAFE is the largest coffee cooperative in Peru. Their sphere of influence and impact potential is very large. CENFROCAFE invested 20% of the premium into climate change adaptation strategies; paid 60% directly to participating farmers as an incentive; and used 20% to cover project administration costs.
