Guatemala ASDECAFE (SEP 25)

Guatemala ASDECAFE is a sustainable, second-level association founded in 2013 that now represents more than 1,000 producer members across seven cooperatives in Huehuetenango and El Quiché. By joining together, these co-ops share resources like transportation and certification costs, extending the reach of earned premiums. ASDECAFE supports members with technical assistance, trainings, and pre-financing while strengthening access to international markets and long-term buyer relationships. One member co-op, ASDEFLOR, formed in 2012 in Todos Santos, grows certified organic coffee on farms at 1,600–1,800 masl. Working together gives members greater bargaining strength and helps secure better prices and long-term stability.