290 small farmers in Comayagua contribute carefully cultivated and selectively handpicked cherry that is then meticulously processed by Cooperativa Cafetalera Siguatepeque Limitada (COHORSIL). COHORSIL uses strict quality control measures and an experienced cupping team to ensure high quality.

The Cooperativa Cafetalera Siguatepeque Limitada, or COHORSIL, was founded in 1980 in Siguatepeque, a town in the Montecillos mountain range. The 12 founding members originally sold agricultural supplies but they soon saw the need for a credit system and more technical assistance for farmers.

COHORSIL has been exporting member coffees since 2000. Their operations continue to expand to address the needs of smallholder farmers in Honduras. Technical staff are spread across their members’ regions to help provide the best support possible. Today, the cooperative provides loans, sustainability training, technical support and agricultural services to its more than 580 members. COHORSIL’s support package improves production and quality, which, in turn, translates into higher returns for the producing communities. They also help producers adapt and diversify by offering other varieties of seeds, including vegetables, to help farmers weather a turbulent coffee market more easily.  In addition to 13 ecological agricultural product stores across Honduras, COHORSIL also owns wet and dry mills. Their dry mill can process nearly 55,000-60kg bags of coffee annually.