Producer Organization
Building sustainable producer groups and fostering leadership.
Programa Familia
More and Better Coffee, Strengthening Coffee-Growing Families in Harmony with Nature
Since 1998, we have worked alongside Peruvian coffee farmers to improve their coffee, care for their land and enhance their quality of life. Today, our network includes more than 3,700 associated coffee producers.
The origin
Born from a Real Challenge in Peruvian Coffee Farming
Low yields, climate change and declining coffee quality were affecting Peru’s coffee-growing communities. In response, we decided to support farmers with knowledge, organization and resources.
About the program
Comprehensive Support for Coffee Farmers
Financial Credit
Financing to improve coffee farms and encourage entrepreneurship.
Technical Assistance
Promoting good agricultural practices, ecosystem protection and the responsible use of resources.
Technological Solutions
Technology transfer to improve coffee yields and bean quality.
Our journey
TIMELINE 1998–2024
1998 — 2024
1998
Beginnings
In response to the challenges facing Peruvian coffee farming, we began researching and developing the program.
1999–2002
Research
Soil studies, fertilizer development, demonstration plots and field trials.
2003
Program Launch
We launched the Programa Familia, bringing together producer organization, credit, technical assistance and technology.
2007
Results
Economic improvement, social benefits and environmental conservation.
2009–2015
Certifications
We introduced organic certification and Rainforest Alliance certification.
2024 - Today
EUDR
We are adapting our practices to comply with European regulations aimed at combating deforestation.