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The power of cooperation. With the collective effort of cooperatives the world can become a better, more inclusive and equal place. The Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union and Tadesse Meskela, cooperative leader, bring infrastructure for clean water to the community.
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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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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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Tadesse Meskela from Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union discusses speciality coffee and how its grown in the region of Harar.
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