{"product_id":"several-co-operatives-smallholder-farms-ruiru-sl-28-batian-washed","title":"Several co-operatives - Smallholder farms - Ruiru, SL 28, Batian - Washed","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRuiru, SL 28, Batian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWashed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRaspberry, red currant, floral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuthua-Ini Factory is part of Mutheka Coffee Farmers Society (FCS), which has over 500 active farming members across six cooperative groups. Located in Nyeri County, east of the Aberdare Mountains, the factory serves local smallholder farmers who deliver coffee cherries for processing and regional bulking. The area’s red volcanic soils, annual rainfall of around 1,200 mm, elevation of 1,675 metres, and cool temperatures of 13-26°C provide ideal conditions for coffee production. Farmers receive training and access to demonstration plots promoting best agricultural practices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe cherries are hand sorted before wet processing, where the fruit is pulped, and the beans are then fermented overnight to remove remaining sugars. Afterwards, the coffee is washed and dried on raised beds for 7-15 days, depending on weather and processing volumes. Wastewater is treated in soaking pits and partially recirculated to conserve water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe factory receives support from Coffee Management Services (CMS), which provides farmer training, access to inputs, and sustainable farming guidance. An agronomist supports farmers in improving quality and productivity, while the factory manager oversees daily operations and quality control. Sustainability is supported through responsible wastewater management and tree planting, with farmers also growing bananas and maize alongside coffee. Grevillea and macadamia trees provide shade for the coffee plants and contribute to biodiversity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andersen \u0026 Maillard","offers":[{"title":"250 g","offer_id":65858591818077,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/2956\/7397\/files\/kenyamuthuaini.png?v=1788871758","url":"https:\/\/www.andersenmaillard.live\/products\/several-co-operatives-smallholder-farms-ruiru-sl-28-batian-washed","provider":"Andersen \u0026 Maillard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}