![Keeping everyone fed on the farm is a big job, and one most commonly done by women. One of the...]()
Keeping everyone fed on the farm is a big job, and one most commonly done by women. One of the major contributing factors to the gender pay gap is the fact that women in agriculture (as in most sectors) work many more hours daily in the form of unpaid labour, such as cooking, cleaning, and child care.
According to a 2023 report by the FAO, closing the agricultural gender gap in farm productivity and wages would “increase global gross domestic product by nearly $1 trillion and reduce the number of food-insecure people by 45 million”. However, addressing these issues requires interventions which acknowledge this double burden and find solutions which can adapt to women's specific needs.
A portion of our Primavera Sisterhood Blend goes towards educational programs specifically focused on female producers. Additionally, women make up half of our agronomy team, who provide support to our network of producers and leadership in their community.![Coffee friends attending this year's SCA Expo - come visit us at booth RV1 in the Roaster's Village...]()
Coffee friends attending this year's SCA Expo - come visit us at booth RV1 in the Roaster's Village to chat and try some of our latest offer!
We'll have all three Primavera origin's on the table throughout the weekend, including pre-ship samples of both Guatemala and Ethiopia. See you there!![From the patios of Finca Concepción, here's wishing a pleasant start to the week to all of you...]()
From the patios of Finca Concepción, here's wishing a pleasant start to the week to all of you around the globe 💚 ![Ready or not! 🚛 In the coffeelands, the harvest waits for no one - a comforting reminder,...]()
Ready or not! 🚛
In the coffeelands, the harvest waits for no one - a comforting reminder, perhaps, that not everything is controlled by humankind.
Despite this year's ups and downs, we are excited to see some truly incredible coffees leaving our warehouse this month. Get in touch with us to learn more at the link in bio.![2025 Chicken Update! 🐓 In 2022, Jovemcafe, a group of young producers in the town of Q'om...]()
2025 Chicken Update! 🐓
In 2022, Jovemcafe, a group of young producers in the town of Q'om (sometimes written 'Com'), joined The Chain Collaborative's CLD Incubator Program with the support of Primavera. This two-year program supports producer-led initiatives to design, implement, and report on projects of their choosing. Through the CLD incubator, Jovemcafe created a side-income generating start-up business: organic egg production.
Now entering it's third year of operation, Paula Perez, the program leader, sends us the following update on the progress of the business:
"In 2024, we bought a new generation of hens which have now reached maturity and are producing well. There is good competition for eggs in the region, so one of our recent focuses has been on finding new markets for our product. This year, we have partnered with local artisanal bread makers, which has been an exciting new avenue for us.
Additionally, inspired by the project, five of our members have recently started their own hen raising businesses. We continue to learn new things and are happy to have this additional income during the off-season months."![Coffees from Don Francisco have been a mainstay on Primavera's offer list since our early days. His...]()
Coffees from Don Francisco have been a mainstay on Primavera's offer list since our early days. His farm, Finca Esperanza, has been his family's business for over 40 years, weathering many storms through careful management and lots of hard work.
One of the region's early adopters of rare varietals and alternative processing methods, Don Francisco produces exceptional lots which often make their way into our Arcoíris Series, where we showcase the very best and most unique of our coffees.![To our North American customers: navigating the new and changing tariff landscape can be confusing....]()
To our North American customers: navigating the new and changing tariff landscape can be confusing. If you need to ask questions or want help navigating this year's challenges, get in touch with us by phone, email, or DM. ![Our team in Huehuetenango is fantastic - hardworking, knowledgable, and great at bridging the gap...]()
Our team in Huehuetenango is fantastic - hardworking, knowledgable, and great at bridging the gap between coffee buyers and coffee farmers. We welcomed a few new faces in 2024, who have been working hard this season on everything from sourcing to logistics to sustainability projects.
Fun fact - when someone new joins the team in Huehue, they get dunked in the water tank down the road! We don't normally endorse hazing, but this particular ritual seems pretty harmless - Yeimi (center) seems downright happy about it!![The color of a coffee cherry at peak ripeness is often linked to genetic differences in the plant....]()
The color of a coffee cherry at peak ripeness is often linked to genetic differences in the plant. While processing methods and terroir have a huge impact on flavor, there are some general trends in taste between red and yellow coffee varietals.
The pigments responsible for red or yellow cherries may influence sugar development, fermentation behavior, and how the fruit interacts with environmental conditions. Yellow varietals may have different sugar and acid balances compared to red ones, leading to their typically brighter profiles.
