Coopedota R.L. Today

Since 1960, Coopedota has modernized its production processes and increased its membership. Such improvements have increased the quantity of coffee produced year after year. In the last three years, Coopedota has produced, on average, the respectable quantity of 48,000 fanegas.

The actual extension of land dedicated to coffee production has considerably improved since 1960. With Coopedota’s support, farmers in the area produce, on average 30 fanegas per acre. Some are able to produce an astonishing 45 fanegas per acre.

Turning in unripe coffee beans is one of the greatest problems that producers face today. That is to say, many times when coffee beans are harvested, many of the green, unripe beans are mixed with the red, ripe beans. Moreover, it is not rare to find leaves, small branches, or other solids that make the quality of the coffee inadequate.

During executive meetings, Coopedota discusses various ways to improve the quality of their harvested coffee.  For example, Coopedota only pays producers that turn on coffee beans that are optimally ripe. Also, we have a certification process to insure that the beans meet certain standards of quality. We are proud that our meticulous attention to detail won us first prize in the international coffee competition, Specialty Coffee that takes place in Miami U.S.A. every year.

Many traditional agricultural zones dedicated to coffee production also produce various other crops. But, in Santa Maria, we are 100% dedicated to producing only coffee. Since the birth of Santa Maria, over 100 years ago, the people began to plant coffee, and over the years we have perfected the art of planting, harvesting, and roasting the “grano de oro” (coffee bean of gold). Our coffee is known internationally as one of the best coffees in the world, and, to those who have tried our coffee, the best in the world.