Newsletters

As the holiday season begins and 2009 comes to a close, we'd like to take this opportunity to THANK all our members, partners, allies and friends for another year of adventures, challenges, progress, and change. This month's newsletter features just a few of the many examples of the work that CC, our roasters, our partners, and the movement in general are doing to practice and promote Fair Trade -- and to carry out the mission that Coop Coffees was founded on.

Enjoy your read!!

November 2009 / Noviembre 2009 (en español)

Before getting swept up into the fast approaching holiday season, here's a review of November and a recap of some of the fun and busyness of the month!  Our roasters have been making the news with grand openings,  prize-winning, and adventurous traveling.  Coop Coffees did its own bit of adventurous traveling around the Aceh province of Sumatra, meeting with new coops and learning about the coffee industry there.

Enjoy your read!!

October 2009 / Octubre 2009 (en español)

 

Fall is here...which means it's time for the Coop Coffees annual general meeting.  This year, we had the honor of having Policarpio of FECAFEB and Miguel of La Asociacion Chajulense join us for the meetings (and sunset kayaking...) in Austin, TX.  The AGM was a perfect opportunity to discuss the business of the coop, exchange roasters' best practices, and get updated on the many projects and trips happening within our coop.  Sept was filled with trips and exciting news! 

So dive in and enjoy your read!!

September 2009 / Septiembre 2009 (en español)

 

Summer's over, the school-year has started up, and Coop Coffees is moving full steam ahead!  Trips to Nicaragua, workshops in Mexico, a producer visit to Americus, and cows in Rwanda -- that's just a snapshot of what we've been up to this month!  Enjoy your read!

July/August 2009 / Julio/Agosto 2009 (en español)

 

Before summer slips away, here's a quick update on news from Coop Coffees and friends.  We been moving to new offices, opening new businesses, gaining new producer partners, and learning a lot from farmers all over the world.   

If you just happen to be in the neighborhood... don't hesitate to drop by our new Montreal office for more details about these and other hot issues!  Until then, enjoy your read!

May 2009 / Mayo 2009 (en español)

 

Spring is a busy season for both coffee and Fair Trade...which makes it extra busy for CoopCoffees and Company!  Between the SCAA, a number of producer tours and World Fair Trade Day... our members, partners and friends had more logistics to plan and events to attend than they knew what to do with!  Luckily, "busy-ness" in this business doesn't come without a good dose of fun along with it!

Enjoy your read!

April 2009 / Abril 2009 en español

 

In the midst of the largest convergence of Specialty Coffee folks in North America - SCAA Conference being held this year in Atlanta, GA - we take a brief moment to go over some of the interesting news of the last month as well as give you a head's-up of some exciting events to come! Spring 2009 is shaping up to be a busy and fulfilling season for Fair Trade!  We hope you can join in on the fun!

Enjoy your read!

March 2009 / Marzo 2009 en español

 

For us in the North.. days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer, and the grass is getting greener as Winter takes a break - making way for Spring to open its door on cabin fever. But for folks in Specialty Coffee, Spring means more than just warm weather. It evokes memories of and expectation for the largest coffee exposition of the year: the grand SCAA! This year is particularly special as CC launches into its 10th year of producer partner relationships. This month's news also reminds us of the hard work and challenges that are behind every cup of coffee.

Enjoy your read (and the Spring!)!

February 2009 / Febrero 2009 en español

 

Despite the cold, gray weather common at this time of year (at least for many of us "up North"), the flurry of activity in January -- and the election of a promising, new US President -- has kept our spirits and our expectations high! It has also kept our agendas busy.  Fun and fruitful trips, bright new relationships, and thoughtful consideration of what is to come -- this month's newsletter is worth checking out! 

So settle in, grab a steamy cup of Fair Trade coffee and - as always: Enjoy your read!

January 2009 / Enero 2009 en español

 

Now that we've all safely returned from a few days or weeks of holidays, time with friends and family, and (hopefully) an opportunity to toss up our feet and take a deep breath, it's time to get back to work! 2008 sure ended well, giving us a lot to be thankful for and a LOT to look forward to in 2009!

Enjoy your read!

December 2008 / Diciembre 2008 en español

 

It's that time of year again when -- if we're not frantically scrambling to finish up last-minute tasks before the holidays begin -- we take a moment to reflect on the past year and anticipate what the new one will bring.  As 2008 comes to a close, Cooperative Coffees has much to reflect upon.  This month's newsletter is a snapshot of some of our more recent activities and accomplishments. 

Enjoy your read!  And Happy Holidays!

October 2008 / Octubre 2008 en español

 

 

From the launching of our system of "Total Transparency" product tracing, to supporting farmer initiatives in organics, to exploring innovative ways of broadening and deepening this movement - there is a lot is going on at Cooperative Coffees! Enjoy your read!

September 2008 / Septiembre 2008 en español

In this issue...
At Cooperative Coffees, we're continually looking for new ways to get involved with both our local and international communities.  After all, the whole idea behind Fair Trade is to engage in more than just a business transaction.  In this issue of our monthly newsletter, we look at some of the ways CC (and its partners) takes a step beyond business to reach out to the people involved in our cause.