To acknowledge the outstanding quality in the cup, we have chosen to pay 179% above the market price for Uluri's coffee. We call it a 'quality bonus' so you know the direct impact your coffee choice has on the farmer. Thank you for being a part of this rewarding journey.
We have laid out all the numbers for you in our Transparency Report.
About Uluri
In Bolivia’s remote Uchumachi region, Uluri grows his coffee surrounded by virgin forest.
Uluri’s story began with a small plot of land given to him by his uncle. Since then, he has built up his farm from the ground together with his wife, Francisca.
This is still the early days in the development of our relationship, but we hope they continue to deliver high quality that we can reward with a sustainable price — one that supports the growth of their production and overall quality of life.
How much is the farmer paid?
Coffee Collective trades directly with producers, ensuring that the payment goes into the right hands. When you purchase a bag of coffee you will know how much the producer is paid.
Transparency in coffee prices
The graph above shows you the difference between the quality bonus and the ICO market price, as well as the Fairtrade price. Neither the market price nor Fairtrade clearly and transparently informs you about how much money actually reaches the farmers.
In contrast, the quality bonus provides you with a market comparison that is transparent.
The orange pillar represents the price that Coffee Collective paid directly to Uluri. This is the price we paid above the market price. Therefore, Uluri received $9.47 per pound for this harvest.