What is coffee & farmer equity?

In that spirit, here are the facts about Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices, which was one of the industry’s first set of ethical sourcing standards when it launched in 2004 and remains the cornerstone of our holistic work to ensure the long-term supply of high-quality coffee.

How do coffee farmers protect their rights?

Coffee farmers need to protect the rights of people working on their farms and must have measures in place that promote a safe, fair and humane work environment. This includes criteria around wages and benefits, hiring practices, hours of work, use of protective equipment, access to medical care and education.

Why should coffee farmers invest in regenerative agriculture & reforestation?

Coffee farmers and farming communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change and our warming planet. We are proud to invest in regenerative agriculture, reforestation, forest conservation and water replenishment to support a healthy coffee future.