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Act fairly - for people and nature
ALTOMAYO relies on fair trade practices with the numerous organic coffee producing families in Peru.
Without middlemen, we guarantee fair wages that are independent of fluctuating world market prices. Through long-term partnerships, we not only promote the improvement of the living and working conditions of the producers but also actively contribute to environmental protection.
Sustainability and social responsibility are at the heart of our actions to create a better future for people and nature.
Together we make the world a fairer place with every cup - sip by sip.
The global coffee trade is characterized by inequalities:
While coffee is one of the most traded goods in the world, many organic producer families live in the growing areas of the producing countries.
ALTOMAYO addresses these challenges with equitable trade practices to enable fair participation in global trade. We strengthen the position of organic coffee producing families, create planning security through stable incomes, and promote sustainable cultivation methods to protect biodiversity in the growing regions.
Through education and conscious consumer decisions, we can together contribute to social justice and offer small-scale coffee producing families a future perspective -
Your daily coffee can change lives.
Instead of relying on external certifications, we rely on fair, long-term partnerships and transparent communication with our organic producer families in Peru. This collaboration allows us to personally monitor conditions on-site and guarantee fair standards. Regular visits and intensive, open dialogue create transparency that goes beyond mere certifications.
In this way, we ensure that producers benefit from fair working conditions and that our organic coffee specialties meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
ALTOMAYO guarantees organic coffee producing families a stable minimum price, regardless of fluctuations in the global market.
This not only secures their existence but also enables investments in education, health and infrastructure.
With a purchase guarantee and pre-financing of the harvest, we give producers planning security. This allows them to focus on sustainable, high-quality cultivation while simultaneously benefiting from our partnership in the long term.
Sustainability begins with fair trade.
At ALTOMAYO, we support our partners in Peru not only financially through fair trade practices, but also with technical and professional knowledge through regular exchanges with agricultural engineers.
Training in sustainable farming methods and quality management helps coffee producers increase their yields and quality while protecting the unique environment. We also promote the adoption of modern farming techniques that reduce resource consumption and maintain long-term soil fertility.
This support strengthens small-scale organic family farms and contributes to the preservation of biodiversity in the Peruvian highlands.
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Our story
The ALTOMAYO story begins in the Peruvian Andes and continues all the way to Berlin. Learn how Dr. Esmilda Huancaruna Perales brought the first bags of organic green coffee directly from Peru to Germany, laying the foundation for ALTOMAYO's success.
Our journey from Peru to the cup
How is a really good organic coffee made?
Discover and learn more about the complex and exciting journey of our Arabica green coffee beans - step by step - from organic cultivation in the Peruvian highlands to refinement in Germany to the full aroma in your cup.
Our commitment to sustainability
Peru offers ideal conditions for growing high-quality organic coffee. For over 25 years, ALTOMAYO has been committed to sustainable coffee cultivation, environmental protection, and fair working conditions to improve the quality of life of the local population.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find frequently asked questions on this topic.
If your question is not answered here, do not hesitate to contact us!
At ALTOMAYO, fair partnerships are at the heart of our business. We work directly with small-scale organic producer families in Peru and guarantee fair trading conditions. This includes fair remuneration, a purchase guarantee for their harvests, and support for sustainable farming methods.
These long-term partnerships build trust, promote transparency, and contribute to better living and working conditions in the growing regions. Together, we are shaping a future that benefits people and nature.
We support organic coffee producing families through fair trade conditions that exceed global market standards.
This includes:
- Fair prices: Regardless of fluctuations in the world market price, we ensure fair remuneration.
- Purchase guarantee: This creates financial stability and planning security for the producer families.
- Technical support: We provide training and advice to promote sustainable farming methods and improved coffee quality.
We are also involved in regional development projects that strengthen education, health, and environmental awareness in communities.
Direct relationships allow us to provide full transparency and direct support to coffee farmers in Peru.
Instead of relying on external seals, we rely on regular on-site visits and close cooperation with our partners.
This approach ensures that working conditions and production standards comply with fair trade principles.
At the same time, we avoid bureaucratic hurdles and costs, so that more funds go directly to the producer families.
Fair trade with ALTOMAYO significantly improves the living and working conditions of coffee farmers:
- Living incomes: Fair prices enable families to live a stable life.
- Sustainable agriculture: Supporting organic farming methods protects nature and improves coffee quality.
- Access to projects: Education and health projects strengthen communities in the long term.
Through these measures, we create prospects and promote the social and economic development of the growing areas.
Our fair trade approach goes hand in hand with protecting the environment.
By supporting sustainable farming methods such as agroforestry, we protect biodiversity in the Peruvian highland regions.
At the same time, we promote the avoidance of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which not only protects the soil and water, but also the health of farming families.