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About
Founded in 1998 by 18 families of small-scale producers, AACRI now brings together 150 families dedicated to coffee cultivation in the Intag Valley region, in Imbabura, Ecuador.
AACRI stands for Asociación Agroartesanal de Caficultores Río Intag (Agro-Artisanal Association of Río Intag Coffee Growers) and is affiliated with CORACE and the National Coffee Council of Ecuador.
📍 Location and Environmental Focus
The coffee plantations are located in the subtropical area of Cotacachi canton, at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 1,900 meters above sea level, which favors the production of high-quality Arabica coffee.
The coffee is grown under shade using organic methods that protect native forests, watersheds, and local biodiversity.
📈 Socioeconomic Impact and Sustainable Development
AACRI promotes sustainable farming practices, environmental education, gender equality, fair trade, and technical training. It has improved local incomes, created jobs, and boosted the rural economy.
☕ Production and Marketing
Río Intag Coffee is rich in flavor (with notes of chocolate, caramel, and fruit) and is exported to the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Europe (Spain and France).
🛡️ Role in Environmental Defense
AACRI emerged as an alternative to the extractive model, particularly as a form of resistance to open-pit mining in Intag. It is part of a coalition with DECOIN, leading the defense of the territory and offering sustainable livelihoods.
🔬 Agricultural Innovation
AACRI collaborates with the University of Oregon to develop biofertilizers (soil bacteria and fungi) that enhance crop resistance to diseases such as coffee blight.
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🌱 Specialty Green Coffee – Intag Valley, Ecuador 🌱
The Agroartisanal Association of Coffee Growers Río Intag (AACRI) proudly offers its specialty green coffee, 100% natural, 2025 harvest.
✨ Key Specifications:
Score: 85+ SCA
Screen size: 17 – 18
Defects: 2%
Moisture: 11%
Process: Washed blend
Packaging: 45 kg bags, with GrainPro liner and jute sack
☕ Grown in the fertile mountains of the Intag Valley, Cotacachi – Ecuador, our coffee reflects the biodiversity and richness of its origin, delivering unique profiles highly valued by international buyers.
👥 As an associative, non-profit organization, AACRI has been working for more than 25 years to strengthen sustainable coffee production, empower smallholder farmers, and improve the quality of life of rural families.
🌍 Our coffee has already reached Europe, North America, and Asia, and we continue expanding our destinations to share the richness of Ecuadorian specialty coffee with the world.
📩 We are open to building new partnerships. Discover the authentic taste of Intag!
🔸 Coffee Roasting Process at AACRI – Quality You Can Trust 🔸
At AACRI (Asociación Agroartesanal de Caficultores Río Intag), we oversee every step of the coffee value chain — from the organic farms of our member producers to the final roasted bean.
This video showcases our in-house roasting facility, where we apply precise temperature and timing control to bring out the unique flavor profiles of our high-altitude, shade-grown Arabica beans.
✅ Roasted at origin in Ecuador
✅ 100% traceable, organic coffee
✅ Consistent quality and flavor development
We invite importers, distributors, and specialty coffee roasters to explore direct partnerships with us. Let’s bring the taste of Río Intag to your market.
📩 Contact us to request a sample or learn more about our processing capabilities:
https://wa.me/c/593981721104
aacri1998@gmail.com
🌐 Learn more about us and our work at: www.aacri.com
Certifications
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