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Ethiopian coffee growing region near Kochere · semi-forest under indigenous shade

Kochere · Gedeo · SNNPR · Ethiopian highlands · Cooperative

1,900–2,200 m · volcanic red soil · semi-forest shade-grown

Ripe coffee cherries on the branch, Kochere

Yirgacheffe Kochere

Producer-declared

Single-origin washed Arabica coffee · whole bean

Heirloom Ethiopian landraces (mixed) · 250 g kraft valve-bag · whole bean · light roast · Batch YK-2025-JAN-014

Cooperative · 340+ smallholder members · Kochere area

Producer owns the claims. Jurisdiction decides admissibility. HEDAMO structures the disclosure.

Livev1.0 · 18 May 2026Updated 4 months ago
ScopeBrandProduct lineSeasonBatch · Lot
DeclaredHeirloom varietiesHand-picked red cherryFully washedFermented 36–48 hrsRaised-bed driedNo chemical inputsGrade 1 specialtyCooperative since 1970s
Narrated summary · read from producer declaration0:58
Place · Origin map
Map placeholder · Kochere Woreda, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia
Loading interactive map · producer-declared GPS

Ethiopian highlands

Regional inset · placeholder
Region
Kochere Woreda, Gedeo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Source · OpenStreetMap
Elevation
1,900–2,200 m above sea level
Source · Cooperative declaration
Soil
Volcanic red · rich organic matter
Source · Cooperative declaration
Distance to Addis Ababa
≈ 400 km south
Source · OpenStreetMap
View location in OpenStreetMap
Origin facts · At a glance
01

Origin & place

DeclaredDeclared · producer-stated
Coffee plants under indigenous shade trees in an Ethiopian semi-forest
Kochere · cooperative · 1,900–2,200 m
Country
Ethiopia
Region
Kochere Woreda, Gedeo, SNNPR
GPS
6.08° N · 38.23° E
Elevation
1,900–2,200 m
Soil
Volcanic red · organic-rich
Water
Rift Valley basin · river-fed washing
Variety
Heirloom landraces (Kurume · Wolisho · mixed)
Forest
Semi-forest · indigenous shade
Cooperative
340+ smallholders · 0.5–2 ha each
Watershed
Rift Valley lakes basin
Source: Cooperative declaration · GPS logScope: Producer + Regional
BuyerTrade bodyInstitutionConsumerResearcher
02

At-a-glance

Declared

Origin

  • CountryEthiopia
  • RegionKochere, Gedeo
  • Elevation1,900–2,200 m
  • SoilVolcanic red

Practices

  • HarvestSelective cherry
  • ProcessFully washed
  • DryingRaised beds
  • InputsNo chemical

Lab

  • Moisture10.8 %
  • Defects2 / 300 g
  • Density680 g/L
  • OchratoxinNot declared

Health-relevant composition and freshness indicators.

Coverage

  • Declared8 / 8
  • Documents5
  • Linked3
  • Gaps6
All views
03

Practices · process · evidence

DeclaredDeclared · producer-stated
Hands selectively picking ripe red coffee cherries
01 · Harvest

Selective red-cherry picking · Oct 2025–Jan 2026

  • MethodHand-picked · selective red cherry
  • WindowOctober 2025 – January 2026
  • Independent checkNot provided
Coffee washing station with concrete fermentation tanks
02 · Processing

Fully washed · 36–48 hr fermentation

  • MethodPulped · fermented 36–48 hr · channel-washed
  • FacilityKochere washing station (cooperative)
  • DryingRaised African beds · 10–15 days · turned every 2–3 hrs
Coffee parchment drying on raised African drying beds
03 · Export prep · evidence

Dry-milled · graded · GrainPro-lined

  • StorageParchment at cooperative warehouse
  • Export prepDry-milled · graded · 60 kg GrainPro-lined jute
  • RoastLight roast · Jan 2026
  • Lab documentMoisture & defect analysis attached

How the product moves · declared at each step

01 · HARVESTSelective cherry02 · WASHFermented 36–48 h03 · DRYRaised beds 10–15 d04 · MILLDry-milled · graded05 · ROASTLight roast06 · SHIPGrainPro bagsEach step carries a producer-declared value.
Source: Cooperative records · washing station logScope: Batch
ProducerBuyerTrade bodyInstitutionResearcher

Declared composition · sequence

  1. Heirloom Ethiopian landraces
  2. Semi-forest shade
    1,900–2,200 m altitude
  3. Selective red-cherry picking
  4. Fully washed
    fermented 36–48 hours
  5. Raised-bed dried
    10–15 days
  6. Organic certified
    no synthetic inputs
  7. Moisture 10.8% · Defects 2/300g · Density 680 g/L

Declared conditions and declared composition. HEDAMO shows the pathway; it does not assess health outcomes.

04

Sensory profile

DocumentedDocumented · document attached
FloralCitrusBodySweetness
Aroma
Jasmine · bergamot · lemon blossom
Flavour
Bright citrus acidity · stone fruit · floral · tea-like body
Body
Light to medium
Aftertaste
Clean · lingering citrus
Defects
None detected (cupping panel)
Best uses
Pour-over · Chemex · Aeropress · filter brewing
Less suited
Dark espresso extraction (delicate florals lost)
Pairings
Lemon tart · light pastry · fresh fruit · honey

Doctrine: the panel cupped per SCA protocol but the overall numeric score is intentionally not displayed — only the descriptive axes. The score exists in the cooperative's records; HEDAMO does not carry it on the disclosure surface.

Source: Cooperative + cupping panel · Dec 2025Scope: Batch
BuyerConsumer
05

Lab values · 5 parameters

Documented
Moisture (green)H10.8 %ISO 6673max 12 % (ICO)

Declared valueReference threshold (max)

Screen size15 +Manual gradingGrade 1 ≥ 15

Declared valueReference threshold (min)

Defect countH2 per 300 gSCA defect countGrade 1: < 3

Declared valueReference threshold (max)

Density680 g/LVolumetricHigh-altitude 650–720

Declared valueReference range

Water activityH0.52 awISO 18787< 0.70 (storage safety)

Declared valueReference threshold (max)

Ochratoxin A panelNot declared · cooperative-addressable · EU limit 5 µg/kg

Bars show the declared value against ICO / SCA / ISO reference thresholds. Position is informational, not a quality score.

Source: ECX-accredited laboratory · cooperative QCScope: Batch YK-2025-JAN-014
BuyerInstitutionResearcher

Nutrition composition

Per 100 g
EnergyHNot declared
Total fatHNot declared
Saturated fatHNot declared
CarbohydrateHNot declared
SugarsHNot declared
ProteinHNot declared
SaltHNot declared
FibreHNot declared

Source: Producer declaration  ·  Scope: Batch

06

Heritage · timeline

Partial
Cooperative member · Kochere
  1. 1970s

    Cooperative established in Kochere area.

  2. 1990s

    Specialty coffee recognition begins · first exports.

  3. 2010s

    Washing station upgraded · raised-bed drying standardised.

  4. 2025

    First structured disclosure.

ContextCultural context

Ethiopia is widely recognised as the birthplace of Arabica coffee. The coffee ceremony, or buna, remains an important cultural practice.

Source: Literature / regional context  ·  Scope: Cultural context

HHealth-context · contextual

Coffee contains well-studied bioactive compounds including caffeine and chlorogenic acids.

Source: Literature / dietary context  ·  Scope: Contextual — not a producer health claim

Source: Cooperative records · oral historyScope: Producer
BuyerConsumerResearcher
07

In the producer's words

Declared

Coffee is ceremony. What we grow carries the highland into every cup. Three hundred and forty families, one harvest, one standard.

Kochere Cooperative Union · Cooperative · 340+ smallholder members · Kochere area

Semi-forest coffee · the land the cooperative speaks about
Producer video · 0:40
Source: Cooperative narrative · washing station footageScope: Producer
BuyerConsumer
Featured artefacts
Documents · third-party statements
ECX lot certificate
ECXUploaded

ECX lot certificate

Ethiopian Commodity Exchange

Ref
ECX-LOT-2025-014
Scope
Batch YK-2025-JAN-014
Issued
Jan 2025
Expires
Per lot
Lookup
ECX system · linked

What it asserts

Graded lot conforming to ECX Grade 1 for washed Arabica.

Does not cover

Origin depth, farming practices, residue testing, roast profile.

No document uploaded
ICOUploaded

ICO Certificate of Origin

International Coffee Organization (via Ethiopian authority)

Ref
ICO-COO-2025-ETH-XXXXX
Scope
Shipment-scoped
Issued
Jan 2025
Expires
Per shipment
Lookup
Not declared

What it asserts

Country of origin confirmed as Ethiopia.

Does not cover

Regional origin, cooperative identity, farming practices, quality attributes.

No document uploaded
ORGUploaded

Organic certification (EU + USDA NOP)

Accredited organic certifier

Ref
ORG-2024-ETH-XXXXX
Scope
Cooperative
Issued
2024
Expires
Annual renewal
Lookup
Certifier portal

What it asserts

Organic production and processing per EU and USDA NOP standards.

Does not cover

Flavour profile, regional specificity, labour conditions, batch-specific lab values.

Moisture & defect analysis cover
LABUploaded

Moisture & defect analysis

ECX-accredited laboratory

Ref
LAB-YK-2025-JAN-014
Scope
Batch YK-2025-JAN-014
Issued
Jan 2025
Expires
Per batch
Lookup
Method-cited · no portal lookup

What it asserts

Moisture percentage, defect count, screen size, density, water activity.

Does not cover

Ochratoxin, pesticide residues, heavy metals, sensory profile.

Cupping panel statement
CUPUploaded

Cupping panel statement

Cooperative cupping panel (SCA-aligned protocol)

Ref
CUP-YK-2025-JAN
Scope
Batch YK-2025-JAN-014
Issued
Dec 2025
Expires
Per batch
Lookup
Panel composition declared in document

What it asserts

Descriptive sensory profile — floral, citrus, body, sweetness axes.

Does not cover

Chemical thresholds, residues, heavy metals, origin verification.

No document uploaded
FTNot declared

Fair Trade certification

Not currently certified

Ref
Scope
Cooperative not Fair Trade certified
Issued
Expires
Lookup

What it asserts

Does not cover

Fair Trade assessment.

Source cross-reference
E

ECX · Ethiopian Commodity Exchange

Uploaded

Grade 1 lot certificate

Ref ECX-LOT-2025-014. Scope: batch.

I

ICO · International Coffee Organization

Uploaded

Certificate of Origin

Ref ICO-COO-2025-ETH-XXXXX. Scope: shipment.

OC

Organic certifier

Uploaded

EU + USDA NOP organic

Ref ORG-2024-ETH-XXXXX. Scope: cooperative.

EL

ECX-accredited lab

Uploaded

Moisture & defect analysis

ISO 6673 · SCA defect count · ISO 18787 · 5 parameters.

CP

Cupping panel

Uploaded

Sensory statement (descriptive only)

SCA-aligned protocol. No score carried per HEDAMO doctrine.

G/

GS1 / GTIN registry

Source cited

Global product identifier

GTIN declared.

FT

Fair Trade certifier

Not declared

Fair Trade certification

Cooperative not currently Fair Trade certified.

OL

Ochratoxin laboratory

Not declared

Ochratoxin A panel

EU limit 5 µg/kg applies to coffee imports.

Claims · Distinction · Linked · Export
08

Claims · who said what

Declared
Producer
  • Heirloom varieties · semi-forest shade-grown
  • Selective red-cherry picking
  • Fully washed · 36–48 hr fermentation
  • Raised-bed dried · 10–15 days
  • No chemical inputs
  • Cooperative since 1970s
Lab-reported
  • Moisture 10.8 %
  • Defects 2 / 300 g
  • Density 680 g/L
  • Water activity 0.52
Third-party
  • ECX Grade 1 lot certificate
  • ICO Certificate of Origin
  • EU + USDA organic certification
  • Cupping panel statement
Not declared
  • Fair Trade certification
  • Ochratoxin A testing
  • Rainforest Alliance
  • Carbon footprint
  • Individual farmer lot traceability
Source: Producer · lab · certifier · gap registerScope: BatchAll views
09

Distinction · what makes this single-origin different

Declared
Altitude
1,900–2,200 m · among the highest Arabica-growing elevations
Variety
Heirloom Ethiopian landraces · birthplace of Coffea arabica
Process
Fully washed · 36–48 hr fermentation · channel-washed
Drying
Raised African beds · 10–15 days · turned every 2–3 hrs
Organic
EU + USDA NOP certified · no chemical inputs by tradition and certification
Forest
Semi-forest shade-grown under indigenous trees
Source: Producer log · process records · labScope: Batch
BuyerTrade bodyResearcher
10

Linked records · external systems

Linked
GS1

GS1 / GTIN

GTIN declared

Linked
TRC

Traceability record

YK-TRACE-2025-014 · washing station → mill → roast → ship

Linked
ECX

ECX lot system

ECX-LOT-2025-014

Linked
ORG

Organic registry

EU + USDA NOP

Source cited
MKT

Marketplace listings

Specialty channels · URLs not attached

Partial
EXP

Export documents

ICO CoO + phytosanitary · bundled at order

Out of scope
6 systems · contributes vs. does not contribute
Source: Producer records · external registriesScope: Producer + Batch
InstitutionResearcherTrade body
11

Export market readiness

Partial
  • EUEuropean Union✓ Organic certified · ✓ ICO CoO · ⚠ Ochratoxin limits applicable
  • USUnited States✓ USDA NOP organic · ✓ FDA via importer · ⚠ FSVP compliance
  • JPJapan✓ JAS organic (mutual recognition with EU) · ⚠ Ochratoxin testing
  • GCCGCC corridor⚠ GSO standards · ⚠ Commercial documentation

Present Partial Not declared

Source: Producer · customs broker · trade consultantScope: Batch · per market
ProducerBuyerTrade bodyInstitution
12

Packaging · on-pack disclosure

Partial
Back label · on-pack disclosure

Format

250 g kraft valve-bag · whole bean

Languages

EN

Closure

One-way degassing valve · heat-sealed

Allergen panel

None declared

Roast

Light roast

Recyclable

Kraft paper · partially recyclable

Best before

July 2026 (roasted Jan 2026)

Carbon footprint

Not declared

Source: Cooperative · roaster specScope: Product
BuyerConsumerTrade body
13

Production context · inputs, methods, practices, wider context

Partial

Inputs, methods, distinctive practices, and selected context declared for this product. Some conditions may be relevant to nutritional composition or processing impact.

A · Inputs

Fertilisers, pesticides, water, plant material, post-harvest inputs.

Fertiliser

None declared · semi-forest system relies on canopy litter

Pesticide

None declared · no chemical inputs in living memory

Herbicide

None declared · manual weeding under shade

Water input

Rainfall only · no irrigation · spring water at washing station

Seed / plant

Heirloom Ethiopian landraces · cooperative seedling nursery

Post-harvest input

Fresh spring water only · no fermentation additives

B · Methods

Cultivation, harvest, processing, storage, batch handling.

Cultivation

Semi-forest · grown under indigenous shade trees

Harvest

Hand-picked · red cherry only · 5–7 selective passes per tree

Primary process

Washed · 36–48 hr fermentation · channel-washed

Drying

Raised-bed drying · turned every 2–3 hours · 12–15 days

Storage

Jute bag storage in cooperative warehouse · climate not declared

Batch handling

Cooperative-aggregated · 340 family-farms · lot ECX-graded

C · Distinctive & traditional practices

Traditional, heritage, or producer-specific methods.

Semi-forest cultivation · grown under indigenous shade
Red-cherry only · selective hand-picking
Channel-washed processing · no mechanical de-mucilager
Heirloom landrace varieties · not commercial cultivars
340 family-farms via Kochere Cooperative Union

D · Environmental, labour & community context

Water, energy, waste, workforce, community, framework references.

Water context

Rainfed cultivation · spring-water washing station

Energy context

Solar drying (passive) · grid power at washing station for pulpers

Waste handling

Pulp returned to soil as mulch · wastewater settled in ponds

Chemical input context

No chemicals in living memory · de-facto organic · not certified

Workforce context

Family-farm labour · cooperative shared washing station staff

Seasonal labour

Harvest Oct–Dec · picker count not declared at lot level

Community role

Kochere Cooperative Union · 340 member families · 1969 founding

Framework reference

ECX-graded · Coffee &amp; Tea Authority of Ethiopia compliant

Some fields may be ESG-relevant. HEDAMO records declarations; it does not score or certify performance.

Source: Producer declaration · estate recordsScope: Producer + BatchAll views
Disclosure pathway · upstream context per outcome

For each declared outcome on the front label, the band below shows whether the upstream context fields a reader would need to understand that outcome have been declared. This is a structural view, not a verification — HEDAMO does not evaluate whether the outcome is true.

Declared outcome

Single-origin · Kochere Woreda

Disclosure continuityDeclared continuity

Upstream contextStatus
Woreda identityDeclared
Cooperative identityDeclared
Geographic coordinatesDeclared
Lot / batch linkageDeclared

The outcome is declared and the upstream context — woreda, cooperative, coordinates, and lot linkage — has been provided.

This block shows declaration continuity only. It does not verify the declaration or assess product quality.

Declared outcome

Washed process

Disclosure continuityDeclared continuity

Upstream contextStatus
Process methodDeclared
Fermentation durationDeclared
Washing station identityDeclared
Water sourceDeclared

Method, fermentation window, washing station identity, and water source have all been declared.

This block shows declaration continuity only. It does not verify the declaration or assess product quality.

Declared outcome

Raised-bed dried

Disclosure continuityPartial continuity

Upstream contextStatus
Drying methodDeclared
Drying durationDeclared
Turn frequencyDeclared
Final moisture contentNot declared

Method, duration, and turn frequency are declared. Final moisture content at end-of-drying has not been declared for this lot.

This block shows declaration continuity only. It does not verify the declaration or assess product quality.

Declared outcome

Heirloom Ethiopian landrace variety

Disclosure continuityPartial continuity

Upstream contextStatus
Variety classificationDeclared
Plant source provenanceDeclared
Genetic lineage recordNot declared
Independent botanical verificationNot declared

The variety is classified as heirloom and the plant-source provenance is described. A formal genetic-lineage record and independent botanical verification have not been declared.

This block shows declaration continuity only. It does not verify the declaration or assess product quality.

Field-level supplementary disclosures

Producer-, batch-, packaging-, and market-level fields that sit alongside the main tiles. H marker = health-relevant.

DeclaredDocumentedPartialContextGap

Profile header · producer, batch, market

Producer card

Producer
Kochere Cooperative Union
Role
Grower collective · processor · exporter
Type
Cooperative · 340+ smallholder members
Location
Kochere Woreda, Gedeo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Active since
1970s
Facility
Cooperative washing station · drying beds · warehouse
Shared facility
Not declared
Registration
ECX registered · organic certified
Documented

Batch & lot linkage

Lot ID
YK-2025-JAN-014
Harvest season
Oct 2025–Jan 2026
Roast date
January 2026
Roaster identity
Not declared (roaster responsibility)
Lot segregation at washing station
Not declared
Green-to-roast chain
Cooperative → export agent → roaster (partial)
Partial
Disclosure scope
Batch

Market context

Declared market context
EU · USA · Japan
Market status
Export-ready (declared)
Channel
Cooperative · export agent
Green format
60 kg GrainPro-lined jute bags
Retail format
250 g kraft valve-bag · whole bean
Label languages
EN

Tile 13 · GMO, additives, exclusions

GMO & variety

Variety / cultivarH
Heirloom Ethiopian landraces (Kurume, Wolisho, mixed)
Native / heritage status
Indigenous Ethiopian varieties · birthplace of Arabica
GMO status
Not declared · generally not commercially relevant for Arabica coffee
Specific landrace documentation
Not declared · mix not characterised

Additives & exclusions

Preservatives
None declared
Roast additivesH
Not declared (roaster responsibility)
FlavouringH
None declared
Artificial aromaH
None declared
Chemical processingH
None · fully washed with water only
Processing aids (roasting)H
Not declared

Tile 12 · storage, allergens, packaging, transport

Storage & shelf-life

Green storageH
Parchment at cooperative warehouse
Green storage durationH
Not declared
Roasted storageH
Not declared (roaster responsibility)
Storage temperature
Ambient (declared for green)
Light protectionH
Kraft bag (opaque)
Oxygen protectionH
One-way degassing valve
Humidity control (green)H
GrainPro-lined bags
Best before
July 2026 (roasted Jan 2026)
Expiry basisH
Roast date · 6-month window
After-opening guidanceH
Not declared
Freshness indicatorsH
Moisture 10.8% · Water activity 0.52

Allergens & cross-contact

Declared allergensH
Producer declares none
May contain / cross-contactH
Not declared
Lot segregation at washing stationH
Not declared (cooperative processes multiple lots)
Shared roasting facilityH
Not declared (roaster responsibility)

Packaging-contact safety

Outer material
Kraft paper valve-bag
Inner linerH
Not declared
Valve materialH
One-way degassing valve · material not specified
Partial
Food-contact safety sourceH
Not declared

Transport condition

Green transport
GrainPro-lined jute bags
Roasted transport
Not declared
Transport exposure relevance
Heat and humidity exposure relevant for coffee
Context
Export packing method
60 kg GrainPro jute bags

Tile 05 companion · testing cadence

Testing cadence

Latest lab test date
Jan 2026 (moisture / defect analysis)
Test applies to
Lot YK-2025-JAN-014
Testing cadence
Not declared
Lab identity
ECX-accredited laboratory
Ochratoxin A testH
Not declared
Pesticide residue test
Not declared as batch-specific · organic certification attached
Partial

Tile 08 · label-to-claim

Label-to-claim

Label claimTypeSourceEvidenceGap
"Single origin"OriginFront labelKochere cooperative declaredIndividual farmer lots not separated
"Organic"CertificationFront labelEU + USDA NOP certificate attached
"Fully washed"ProcessFront labelProcessing method declared
"Heirloom varieties"VarietyFront labelVariety declaredSpecific landrace mix not documented
"Light roast"ProcessFront labelRoast level declaredRoast profile data not attached
Producer feed · activity timeline

Kochere Cooperative Union

January 20, 2026 · 4 months ago

Disclosure update

Batch profile v1 submitted

Eight declared domains attached. Six gaps marked. Three external records linked.

Domains declared
8 of 8
Documents uploaded
5 attached
Linked records
3
Gaps marked
6

Kochere Cooperative Union

January 15, 2026 · 4 months ago

Strengthening planned

Ochratoxin testing planned

Cooperative has committed to an ochratoxin A panel before next version. Gap remains marked.

Gap
Ochratoxin A
Plan
Accredited lab panel · Q3 2026
Status
Cooperative-committed

Kochere Cooperative Union

January 10, 2026 · 4 months ago

Lab report uploaded

Moisture and defect analysis attached

ECX-accredited laboratory analysis attached. Five parameters.

Lab analysis cover
Moisture
10.8 %
Defects
2 / 300 g
Density
680 g/L
Screen / aw
15+ · 0.52

Kochere Cooperative Union

January 8, 2026 · 4 months ago

Certificate uploaded

ECX lot certificate uploaded

Grade 1 lot certificate from Ethiopian Commodity Exchange.

ECX lot certificate
Issuer
ECX
Reference
ECX-LOT-2025-014
Scope
Batch
Public lookup
ECX system · linked

Kochere Cooperative Union

January 5, 2026 · 4 months ago

Harvest log

Cherry harvest complete · selective picking

Hand-picked red cherry only across cooperative members. Processing at Kochere washing station.

Harvest 2025–26
Method
Selective cherry
Window
Oct 2025 – Jan 2026
Process
Fully washed
Independent check
Not provided

Kochere Cooperative Union

December 20, 2025 · 5 months ago

Sensory panel

Cupping panel statement attached

Cooperative cupping panel descriptors attached. SCA-aligned protocol. Profile: floral · citrus · light body.

Cupping panel statement
Floral
9/10
Citrus
8/10
Body
5/10
Sweetness
7/10

Kochere Cooperative Union

2024 · Last year

Certificate uploaded

Organic certification uploaded

EU + USDA NOP organic certification from accredited certifier.

Issuer
Organic certifier
Reference
ORG-2024-ETH-XXXXX
Scope
Cooperative
Expires
Annual renewal
What is in this disclosure

Grouped by evidence type. Not a score.

Third-party certified

Issued by an external body for a defined scope.

  • ECX Grade 1 lot certificate
  • ICO Certificate of Origin
  • EU + USDA NOP organic certification

Evidence attached

Cooperative-attached records the reader can inspect.

  • Moisture & defect analysis · 5 parameters
  • Cupping panel statement
  • GPS coordinates

Producer-declared

Stated by the cooperative, without a third-party record here.

  • Heirloom varieties
  • Selective red-cherry picking
  • Fully washed · 36–48 hr fermentation
  • Raised-bed dried · 10–15 days
  • No chemical inputs
  • Cooperative since 1970s

Not disclosed

The cooperative has not provided this in the current version.

  • Ochratoxin A testing
  • Fair Trade certification
  • Rainforest Alliance
  • Carbon footprint
  • Individual farmer traceability
What's in this profile

Tile colour signals status: solid = documented, half-tint = declared, faint stripe = partial, dashed outline = gap. Not a score.

Place

Origin and product identity

3/3complete
Origin & placeDeclared
Variety & cultivarDeclared
Batch traceabilityDeclared

Work

How the product was made

1/21 partial
Production methodDeclared
Heritage & lineagePartial

Voice

Analysed and tasted

2/2complete
Lab analysisDocumented
Cupping profileDocumented

Documents

Third-party records, on-pack disclosure

1/32 partial
CertificatesDocumented
Export readinessPartial
PackagingPartial

Gap-marked

Declared as not provided

0/21 partial1 gap
Sustainability practicesPartial
Ochratoxin · Fair Trade · carbonGap
LegendDocumentedDeclaredPartialGap

HHealth-relevant: 3 declared · 9 gaps · 0 not applicable

What this record helps decide

Consumers

See what is declared about this product’s composition, processing, and health-relevant attributes.

Buyers

Compare origin, practices, documents, gaps before procurement.

Retailers

Read product structure to inform shelf placement and category narrative.

Institutions

Read cooperative-level information in a reusable, gap-visible form.

Producers

Track missing fields, plan strengthening, build market readiness.

Declared gaps · what would strengthen each

Ochratoxin A testingH

Not tested

EU and Japan limits apply to coffee.

Attach an ochratoxin panel per EU limits (5 µg/kg).

Individual farmer traceability

Not documented

Cooperative aggregates 340+ members. Individual lots are not separated in this batch.

Declare whether individual farmer tracing is feasible for this batch.

Fair Trade certification

Not registered

Cooperative is not currently Fair Trade certified.

Pursue certification or declare its absence explicitly.

Carbon footprint

Not assessable

No agreed method at single-batch scope for coffee.

Method-setting opportunity for institutions and corridor bodies.

Water usage (washing station)

Not declared

Washed processing uses significant water. Volume per batch not quantified.

Declare water volume per batch at the washing station.

Chain of custody (post-export)

Not documented

Cooperative tracks to export. Post-export chain is not documented here.

Declare or link importer chain-of-custody records.

Questions a buyer might ask
8 sample procurement & due-diligence questions
Version history
v1.0Current18 May 2026Initial disclosure · 8 declared domains · 5 documents · 6 gaps · 3 linked records.
v1.1Planned Q3 2026Ochratoxin A panel attached.
v2.0Planned post-harvest 2026Water usage · farmer traceability · post-export chain.

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AI boundaries · what this record does not do
  • Assess healthiness, safety, or suitability.

  • Judge product quality beyond declared classifications.

  • Compare this product to others.

  • Verify the accuracy of producer disclosures.

  • Make recommendations or suggestions.

The AI's role is limited to structuring what was declared and explaining how to interpret it.

Disclosure boundary

This record structures cooperative-declared information and supporting documents. Admissibility remains with the relevant jurisdiction, buyer, or authority. The structure exists so cooperative-declared information can be read across buyer, institutional, research, and market contexts.

Ownership

Producers declare the claims. Evidence bodies issue bounded statements. Jurisdictions and buyers decide admissibility. HEDAMO maintains the disclosure structure.

Sample product profiles are demonstration materials created to show the HEDAMO structure. They are not certificates, endorsements, regulatory filings, or live commercial disclosures unless expressly identified as active producer disclosures.