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This is part two in a series. To read Part One, click here. As we saw in the last installment, the indigenous peoples of the Andes set aside the month of August to celebrate and elevate their close connection to...
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August 1st is known throughout the Andes of South America as the Dia De La Pachamama, marking the beginning of a month-long celebration of and appeal to Mother Earth, known as Pachamama. The agrarian societies of the Andes, throughout countries...
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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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