The Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative (CPC)

This presentation introduces The Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative (CPC), created in 2007 and owned by 1,422 farming families. It aims to boost Lao smallholders’ incomes through high-quality, Fairtrade- and organic-certified coffee. With processing facilities and exports worldwide, it offers members better prices, training, community support, and strong market links, generating incomes far above non-members.

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Title The Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative (CPC)
Description This presentation introduces The Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative (CPC), created in 2007 and owned by 1,422 farming families. It aims to boost Lao smallholders’ incomes through high-quality, Fairtrade- and organic-certified coffee. With processing facilities and exports worldwide, it offers members better prices, training, community support, and strong market links, generating incomes far above non-members.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Economy and income
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Collaboration
  • Equity
Agroecology Keyword
  • Organic agriculture
  • Income
  • Certification
  • Environmental protection
  • Cooperative
  • Fairtrade
Contributing organisations CPC, Fair Trade Laos, FAIRTRADE, CANADA Organic, USDA Organic
Author CPC
Year 2016
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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