Focusing on Small Arabica mild Coffee Producers of Kilimanjaro since 1930

Who we are

Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union is a local organization that produces and exports Mild Arabica coffee from Kilimanjaro region in northern part of Tanzania mainland.

Who we serve

We serve close to 70,000 small producer members on the slopes of highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro in the districts of Rombo, Moshi Rural, Hai and Siha.  

Why we serve

We serve because we see small coffee farmers as a unique mechanism to produce high quality Arabica mild coffee that grown in volcanic soil of Mount Kilimanjaro. The farmers are the owner of the Union; they are expecting to sale their coffee at highest price through the Union that was formed for social and economic emancipation.

Who certifies our coffee

Fair Labeling Organization (FLO)

We are certified by Fair trade Labeling Organization (FLO) since 1993. The certification guarantees the end consumer that the coffee bought under Fair Trade conditions contributes to the well being of the cooperative members and their communities.

Naturland

We are certified by Naturland since 2004 for our organic coffee. This guarantees the end customer that our coffee has been produced without using agriculture chemicals during production process from our farmers. This certification confirms the high level of quality worldwide.

Institute of Marketecology (IMO)

We are also certified by Institute of Marketecology (IMO) for our organic green coffee, since 2004. This certified quality assurance of eco-friendly products, organic agriculture and management systems.

Fair Trade premium is used for:

Environment Responsibility:
               
Coffee is produced in areas inter planted with bananas which are used for local food and beverage consumption. The banana leaves canopy act as a filter for sunlight. All farmers’ coffee is shade grown, handpicked and produced in a traditional way. Organic and Quality Improvement Programs train farmers to produce coffee without using Industrial chemicals.