Coopernovarum

Nova Resende · Minas Gerais · Brazil

Your fair trade coffee cooperative

We are small coffee farmers united to sell at a fair price, care for the land and strengthen the rural communities of our region.

Certifications Fairtrade CLAC — Latin American and Caribbean Network of Small Fair Trade Producers BRFAIR
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We are authorised to trade under Fairtrade terms.

What drives us

Helping the small grow big

Fairtrade certification guarantees a minimum price for coffee and opens the door to the international market for small family farms.

01

Fair price

A guaranteed minimum price for coffee that protects farmers from market swings.

02

Sustainable living

Soil conservation, protection of springs and responsible use of every input.

03

Equity

Democratic organisation, gender equity and a voice for every member family.

04

Strong community

The Fairtrade premium goes back to rural communities as investment and quality of life.

2018year founded, after a dream that began in 2011
1,200+ maltitude of our Arabica coffee farms
25,000bags of trading capacity
5towns where the farmers on this site live

The people behind Coopernovarum

Behind every coffee, a family

André Bachião in the field

André Bachião

Nova Resende

“Selling coffee through Fairtrade gives us more security and recognition for our work.”
Crevio Marcelo in a straw hat

Crevio Marcelo

Monte Belo

“It is a way to value good coffee-growing practices, respecting people and the environment.”
Edivaldo de Oliveira with a coffee sieve

Edivaldo de Oliveira

Monte Belo

“Care for production, for people, for the environment, and more organised and transparent sales.”
Marcos Paulo unloading coffee

Marcos Paulo

Alterosa

“Quality begins in the field and continues after the harvest.”
Reginaldo Oliveira in the coffee field

Reginaldo Oliveira

Monte Belo

“Take care of the land, protect people, preserve the environment.”
Romário sitting by a coffee tree

Romário

Nova Resende

“Building more responsible production and a better future for the next generations.”
Suzana Passos in the woods with two people

Suzana Passos

Muzambinho

“Sustainability is not just a certification requirement: it is a commitment to the future.”

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Coopernovarum channel

Your Fairtrade cooperative in Minas Gerais, Brazil

See how we work, from the field to the market (video in Portuguese).

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Fair trade

The 10 principles of fair trade

Every coffee sold by Coopernovarum follows the principles that protect farmers, workers and the environment.

1. Opportunities for small producers 2. Transparency and accountability 3. Fair trading practices 4. Fair price 5. No child labour, no forced labour 6. Non-discrimination, gender equity, freedom of association 7. Good working conditions 8. Capacity building 9. Promoting fair trade 10. Respect for the environment
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A microregion of nearly 150 towns, made of small farms and people who fight for their ideals.

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