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Welcome to Meru Central Coffee Site |
Meru Central Coffee Co-operative Union Ltd is an affiliation of 34 primary coffee societies. The Union operates within Meru Central District in Eastern region of Kenya . The Societies affiliated to the union have a general membership of over 120,000 coffee farmers and about 700, 000 dependants.
The Union initially was registered in October 1970, as Meru Central Farmers Co-operative Union. It grew and diversified to include; the Dairy, the Maize Mill section, the Banking the Merchandising, the Maintenance, the Petrol Station and Garage, Imenti House and Meru Safari hotel sections.
In order to harmonize and rationalize this diversity of operations, there was need to restructure to achieve the following objectives, viz
- To enable each unit to concentrate on its core business
- To ensure more manageable units
- It was also in line with the government strategy to revive the Coffee Industry and Co-operative sector in general.
- To eliminate diseconomies of scale.
Consequently this exercise was successfully carried out in 2005 leading to the creation of four other entities each serving their specialized roles. The giant Union was hence split to create: -
i) Meru Central Coffee Co-op. Union
ii) Meru Central Sacco Society
iii) Meru Central Multipurpose Society
iv) Meru Central Dairy Union
OUR ROLE
• Centralized Bookkeeping services
• Advisory services to affiliated societies on:
• Coffee management
• Good coffee husbandry to lower cost of production, increase output and improve quality.
• Coffee processing and factory maintenance
• Personnel Services
• Financial management
• Education to members of affiliated societies |
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AA
This grade has the largest bean size. When in the cup it gives you the unique Arabica flavour and aroma. Due to the rich volcanic soils on the eastern slope of Mt. Kenya this coffee is very rich and leading in the world market due to its uniqueness.In the year 2006/2007, our eight best managed societies produced 88,940 kgs class 1- 4. We expect 10% improvement on 2007/2008 crop.
AB
This grade is the second biggest in terms of the bean size. Its taste and aroma is incomparable with other coffees in the world market. This is found in large quantities during a good season.In the year 2006/2007, our eight best managed societies produced 156,160 kgs class 1- 4. We expect 10% improvement on 2007/2008 crop.
PB
This grade has round beans which are uniquely rich in aroma and taste. The grade is premium and highly demanded in the market.In the year 2006/2007, our eight best managed socities produced 17, 280 kgs class 1- 4. We expect 10% improvement on 2007/2008 crop.
C
This grade follows PB grade in terms of bean size. The size of the bean however does not mean loss of quality. The berries that yield this coffee are smaller if you look at the bunch on the coffee tree branch.In the year 2006/2007, our eight best managed societies produced 22,900 kgs class 1-4. We expect 10% improvement on 2007/2008 crop.
T and TT
These are the smallest grades in terms of bean sizes. These grades however are in great demand due to their relaxing effect when brewed.
MH
This is the Heavy Mbuni. Mbuni is the got from the coffee berries that fully grow and dry on the tree. The beans are very rich in flavour
ML
This is the Mbuni Light beans. The difference between the Mbuni Heavy and Mbuni Light is the size. However in taste and flavour the two grades are the same. NB: The 34 primary societies are capable of producing over 40 containers of 320 bags , each bag weighing 60 Kilos of GRADE AA , AB , PB and C. |
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