For 10 years, we have been taking practical action to protect and develop forests through our Forest Coffees® brand

Forest Coffees® are ultra-high-quality coffees grown in well-preserved environments. Our trademark recognizes the know-how of local farmers and their in-depth knowledge of coffee agroforestry techniques. It illustrates the model’s environmental, social and economic merits.

Agroforestry allows farmers to diversify their income: agricultural production, timber and firewood, fodder, fruit, honey, etc. And thus reduce the vulnerability of the producer with less dependence on a single crop. The impact on biodiversity and soil quality is also considerable.

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The cherries are pulped and then fermented in water. Microbial activity breaks down the mucilage. After fermentation, they are washed in water to remove the remaining mucilage. The coffee is separated when it has a moisture content of 11%.

The Bio label guarantees products from organic farming that comply with the requirements of European legislation.

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Guatemala has grown coffee since the mid-17th century. There are currently more than 305,000 hectares of coffee, representing 2.8% of national soil and spreading across the country’s 22 departments. 98% of producers grow coffee on a small scale, and less than 1% are large-scale farmers. Over 80% of the coffee exported is of a high quality, what we call a “SHB” (strictly hard bean) grade. Coffee is the second most important agricultural export after sugar. There are 8 coffee-growing regions. The highest production volume was recorded between, with 5 million bags of coffee, before the 2011 crisis hit.

Guatemala has numerous microclimates, explained by altitudes ranging from 0 to 4,211 metres. There are 37 volcanoes, which produce a soil ideal for coffee growth, as well as numerous mountains and rivers. It is also bordered by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Financing sourcing at origin and supporting our local subsidiaries. These enable us to support producers in adopting more resilient agricultural practices and to set up social and environmental projects.

Insurance and transport from the production areas to the port of Le Havre, as well as coffee storage and financing costs.

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For coffees purchased at fixed prices, only storage and financing costs and the €/$ exchange rate will affect the price of coffee from one quarter to the next within the same crop.

For coffees bought at a differential price, the price fluctuates according to market trends, storage and financing costs and the €/$ exchange rate.

Coban is a fairly rainy, cold and cloudy producing area in the north of Guatemala, and this is true throughout the year. Cobán has two seasons: one rainy and one very rainy. Most of the coffee trees grow in tropical forests. The rains reach record levels from May to December. During the rest of the year, Guatemalans refer to it as "chipi" because the region is under a fine mist. This is the most remote region of the country where any means of transport is difficult and expensive, but it is also where we find very distinctive coffees. The coffee growing areas are located between 1300 and 1500 meters above sea level and the most cultivated varieties are Bourbon, Maragogype, Catuai, Caturra and Pache.

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