Nicaragua Segovia Fair Trade Organic

Information

	Varietal(s)	Catimor, Catuaí, Caturra
	Processing	Washed
	Altitude	1,150-1,400 metres above sea level
	Region	Estelí, Madriz, and Nueva Segovia
	Cooperative	PRODECOOP (Promotora de Desarrollo Cooperativo de Las Segovias)
	Certification(s)	FLO, OCIA (IFOAM)

PRODECOOP was established in 1992.   It covers nearly 40 community based cooperatives operating in the departments of Esteli, Madriz, and Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua.  It operates a centrally located dry mill facility and cupping lab where coffee is received, processed and selected for export.

PRODECOOP focuses on creating access to credit for producers and investing in social programmes including environmental training, healthcare initiaves, life insurance and educational opportunities.