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Fairtrade Organic Mexican SHG EP  (Ucoaac ​)

 
​Unión de Cafetaleros Orgánicos de Ángel A. Corzo (UCOAAC) is a cooperative based in the State of Chiapas. It traces its origins to 1992 and currently groups 955 organic-certified producers spread in 33 communities.  UCOAAC  now  produces about 20,000 bags of certified coffee. 

Region

Coffee is produced in two regions of the State of Chiapas: Sierra and La Frailesca.

Quick facts

​Species: Arabica
Variety: Bourbon
Process:  Sun-dried
Certifications: Fairtrade, USDA Organic
Altitude: 950 to 1600 masl
Harvest period: December through February
Shipping periods: February through June