Honduras ranks 9th in the world production of coffee and is the second
most important producer in Central America. 90% of its coffee is
cultivated by coffee farmers. Among these, is the cooperative Montaña
Verde, situated in the province of Santa Barbara, a partner of Van
Houtte's since 2002. Following an action plan established by CARE
Canada, the Montaña Verde co-op has come a long way. Generating profits,
increasing orders, expanding its workforce, attracting international
recognition for its high quality coffee, and improving the status of
women and the well-being of communities, are all goals that the Montaña
Verde co-op and its members were able to achieve through hard work,
solidarity, courage, and concern for the environment. They have
maintained their privileged relationship with Van Houtte for almost a
decade. http://www.committedtocaring.ca