We are the first UTZ kapeh certified producer from India and the first arabica certified producer from Asia
It has been our constant endeavour to promote responsible coffee production and sourcing, while working towards enhancement of the social, environmental, managerial and economical conditions of coffee farmers.
Utz Kapeh Certification is a significant step forward in our efforts to address the issues of better returns for the grower community while bringing out a product which suits the present as well as the future needs of business environment.
No. of Estates certified : 19
(Both Arabica and Robusta)
Harvest time:
Arabicas: November to January
Robusta: January to March
Utz Kapeh certification implies:
Assurance of responsibly produced coffee
Recognition for responsible production and sourcing
A transparent supply chain
A market-oriented initiative
A credible approach
Global network of responsible growers and roasters
Utz Kapeh Code of Conduct - A recognized global "decency" standard for coffee
This is a production criteria for socially and environmentally appropriate growing practices, and efficient farm management.
-Based on EurepGAP (food production code)
-Independent, third party auditing & certification program
Our People:
The plantation workers are born and brought up on the estates, and have a repository of coffee knowledge the plantations provide means for a living and shelter to over five hundred families in some of the most remote regions of the country. The residents enjoy various benefits. (Read more Our People)
Through Utz Kapeh we wish to advocate the concept of "healthy" coffee estates…..which includes the well being of not only the coffee plants, but also the people and the environment