Sumatra
Join us for a trip to Sumatra this November!
Matt Damron, Cooperative Coffees' Quality Manager and Buyer for Asia, will be leading a trip to Sumatra to visit producer partners Koperasi Sumatera Permata Gayo (SPGC) and Kokowagayo. November is the beginning of harvest season in Sumatra. You can expect both field and warehouse visits!
This trip is a great opportunity to strengthen relationships with long-term partners and to learn more about SPGC and what distinguishes them from our former partners Permata Gayo. In late 2025 an internal power struggle led to Fair Trade decertification and major organizational changes for Permata Gayo. While they continue to work toward a possible restructuring, a majority of members have moved to their sister organization - Koperasi Sumatera Permata Gayo (SPGC). All SUG coffees from the 2025/2026 harvest have come from this cooperative and this will be our first formal visit with them.
We're in the midst of planning and look forward to connecting with those who will be joining us! If you're interested, please register today!
For those registered, this will be your hub for all things travel related! Please check out the agenda for more details about scheduling, flights, accommodations, weather, staff's packing list, and more! This agenda will continue to be updated as we get closer to the trip. Please stay tuned!