COLOMBIA ORGANIC RFA-IP SANTANDER KACHALU

Sourcing Details

Cultivated in the mountainous Andes blanketed with natural forest, it's no surprise that the Colombia Organic RFA Kachalu has been recognized by the Rainforest Alliance Awards as one of their top certified coffees. The Kachalu producer group in the department of Santander takes full advantage of the naturally biodiverse environment for cultivating coffee in harmony with RFA principles of conserving forest, soil, and water resources.

Processing Details

Kachalu is a tight-knit group with 110 producers cultivating coffee on farms that average 25 acres in size. Small enough for each producer in the group to manage their own micro-mill where meticulous care in cherry selection, depulping, fermenting, and drying coffee takes place.

Exporting Details

The Kachalu group keeps strong ties with the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC) to assist with the preparation of coffee for export and gaining access to international markets.  In addition to marketing coffee internationally, the FNC provides producers with technical support for best agricultural practices, financing, training, and technical assistance to improve coffee quality. The FNC also strives to improve the quality of life for coffee producers and their families through projects promoting income diversification and education.