The orange cooperative ACIPAR in Brasil
| „I hope that the juice will make everyone who drinks it healthy and happy. The more they drink, the more this region will benefit from it.“ Hedelbrando, 68, farmer |
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| Place/country | Paranavai, Brazil |
| FLO-ID | 1590 |
| Space | 86 ha |
| Year Established | 1995 |
| Fairtrade-Certification | 2002 |
| Form of organization | Cooperative |
| Farmer | 120 |
| Projects realised by Fairtrade-Premium | Women?s programmes Health programmes: Free dental consultations and health care for all members and their families. Infrastructure: Renovation of cooperative office and investment in computers, tools and a new vehicle. Further training: A magazine informs producers about the current market situation. A range of courses gives farmers and workers the opportunity to gain further training in the cultivation and care of citrus trees. The CRESCER JUNTOS programme provides training courses and support to interested farmers working towards independence. |
