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Today is the International Day of Cooperatives, a day set a side each year to celebrate co-ops around the world and their contributions to their local and global communities. While there are many different types of co-ops (grocery, credit unions,...
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On Sunday, April 22nd, Pachamama Coffee Cooperative held its annual Board of Directors meeting in Seattle, Washington. The meeting saw the congregation of the members of Pachamama’s Board of Directors, including: President Merling Preza from PRODECOOP in Nicaragua; Vice President...
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In September of 2016, Mark Pendergrast penned a feature on Pachamama Coffee's unique business structure for Wine Spectator magazine. The article is a succinct examination of the direct trade business model, which is regarded by many as the standard for ethical sourcing in the international coffee industry. However, the piece takes a unique perspective on the subject; particularly, it discusses what sets the Sacramento-based cooperative apart from other like-minded companies.
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On Saturday, March 24th, Pachamama Coffee opened the doors of its newest retail location: The Roastery Coffeebar in Midtown Sacramento. With a line out the door for the 7 am opening, Saturday was a vibrant day of classes, live music,...
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Across the highland region of Nicaragua, one will see a diversity of wildlife darting across twisting mountain roads, signs advertising the sale of gasoline and other provisions, and hills covered from top to bottom in crops: cacao, bananas, coconuts, and coffee.
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