Greater together

“Coffee business should be the means towards something greater and therefore the willingness to grow together is essential.”
Adri

When Adri met with the Parindingan heads he immediately noticed they functioned democratically. Parindingan was the right fit not only because they encourage women entrepreneurs, youth education and agroforestry, but because they proved strong to their values. Adri is already working on a business model together with this group of farmers, who after some disagreements with a larger cooperative, decided to try their luck independently. Today, they are defining a working structure within the organisation which includes diversifying their crops, in a project similar to what we jointly created in Flores. “The relationship is strong, and they are open for communication.” shares Adri, who also values their transparent and traceable system. Sadly, in 2023 their yield dropped 60%, but the higher prices and stable demand from our side will hopefully help them see these times through.

CULTIVARS :

Arabica

ALTITUDE :

1200-1500 meters above sea level.

NOTABLE :

This is a newly formed farmer cooperative that envisions community development driven enterprise. It encourages women entrepreneurs, youth education, and agroforestry.

PROCESSING :

Washed: cherries are harvested at their ripest point, pulped that same day and transferred into a washing station where coffee is fermented under water for 14 days. Coffee is then dried on racks under a closed roof hut.

Key ACHIEVEMENTS :

2021: Toraja Parindingan is born.

2023: Toraja Parindingan first international export.

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