Organic Products Trading Company

10/06/2021

One in three US consumers believes that fair trade values are an essential part of their purchasing decisions. Similarly, research indicates that using the Fair Trade CertifiedTM seal on products can increase sales by up to 3.3%

Private label products – coffee and beyond – have seen a rise in sales during the pandemic, according to findings from Coresight Research.  In the US alone, for the fourth consecutive year, private label products in supermarkets and grocery stores have experienced more sales growth than name br...

04/13/2021

At OPTCO we always look to source coffee that looks to sustainable solutions for the environment and farmers.

“The carbon credits provide financial stability, which allows families in this area to be much more resilient,” he added. “Without this support, people might have had to turn to illicit activities, like selling rare forest plants or orchids, as they did in other areas.”

Across Peru, the COVID-19 pandemic has left millions without jobs. But in the Alto Mayo Protected Forest, where the Amazon meets the Andes, coffee farmers were spared much of the economic devastation that gripped Peru’s cities and towns.

03/25/2021

At OPTCO we focus on and support farms that produce shade-grown coffee. We think it's important.

It alludes to a specific type of farming that could have significant benefits to the ecosystem that houses our favorite caffeinated beverage.

03/09/2021

Talking Cafe Femenino and coffee that empowers women!

The coffee sector has traditionally been dominated by men. While a high percentage of the production workforce is female, across the world, female producers often have little agency in their field.

03/08/2021

Celebrating today and every day

02/08/2021

"According to a study recently published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, regularly drinking coffee can lower your risk of hearing loss. But here's the catch—it only works if you're a man."

Interesting!!

According to a new study, regularly drinking coffee can lower your risk of hearing loss. But here's the catch—it only works if you're a man.

01/29/2021

PERU UPDATE: A view into today's inspection of the "Seed Bank Plot"; a project implemented by our producer partners of CECANOR cooperative of Peru. Located in the Villarumi area, the Technical Team is working with the coffee producers to diversify the coffee varietals of the region. Their goal is to reduce the risk of crop failure brought about by roya as well as to increase coffee quality in the cup.

We appreciate the hard work that goes into their constant commitment to increasing quality!

Central De Cafetaleros Del Nor Oriente Cecanor Promotora DE LA Agricultura Sustentable Hipolito De La Cruz Neira

01/18/2021

10 facts about Fairtrade - helping farmers worldwide.

n the UK, we drink approximately 95 million cups of coffee per day. How much do you know about one of the world's most popular drinks?

12/31/2020

"Buoyed by rising consumers’ awareness towards healthy beverages coupled with government support to promote organic farming and, rising café culture, the global organic coffee market is set to witness considerable growth during the forecasted period. Changing consumers’ tastes and preferences have given rise to specialty coffee shops offering organic variants different coffee beverages."

12/30/2020

12/29/2020

29 December 2020 | NEW YORK - The Dietary Guidelines for Americans released today (Tuesday) reaffirm that coffee can be part of healthy diets, which is great news for the two-thirds of Americans who drink coffee each day, more than any other beverage.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans released today (Tuesday) reaffirm that coffee can be part of healthy diets, which is great news for the two-thirds of Americans who drink coffee each day, more than any other beverage.