Direct Trade

NO BROKERS OR MIDDLEMEN

Rio Olancho Direct Trade Coffee is imported by The Carpenteros and Friends through a direct relationship with the coffee growers.  There are no brokers, agents or middlemen.  There are no fees, commissions or administrative charges.  Every penny paid for the coffee goes directly to the farmers.  In addition, the project provides funds for training workshops and for equipment to further improve the quality of the coffee.

 

 

High Quality

EXCELLENCE AT EVERY STAGE

All participants in the Rio Olancho Direct Trade Coffee Project are fully committed to providing the very highest quality coffee.  That means taking part in regular training and quality control supervision through IHCAFE, the Honduran Coffee Institute.  The coffee is selectively harvested at the perfect point of ripeness, processed at the modern COCAOL facility, and then triple hand-sorted to remove any defects or imperfections.

 

Certified Ethical

COFFEE WITH PRINCIPLES

Diaconia Nacional, a Honduran organization which serves communities throughout Olancho, awards the designation of 'Certified Ethical' when coffee growers commit to the highest standards of ethical conduct, respectful and fair treatment of their employees and labourers, commitment to quality, and to protecting and preserving the environment.  There is no cost to farmers to participate in the Certified Ethical program.