This SL28 Arabica is grown and processed by members of Rwenzori Snow Cooperative in Kyamabwe Parish, on the slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains in western Uganda. The cooperative was founded in 2023 by three farmers—Muhindo, Kisembo, and Mugume—after recognizing that farmers selling individually were receiving low prices, had limited market access, and struggled to maintain consistent quality.
Muhindo had previously received training in specialty coffee production, bringing valuable technical knowledge to the group and helping guide the cooperative’s commitment to quality and continuous learning.
To support its members, the cooperative has established a coffee and tree nursery to support farmers improve their productivity and promote long-term sustainability. It also mobilizes and trains farmers in good agronomic practices and post-harvest handling.
The cooperative conducts seasonal meetings where they agree on harvest modalities, like the volumes expected, depending on available contracts and cherry delivery procedures. Farmers harvest ripe cherries, float them at farm level to remove defects, and then deliver them to the cooperative for careful and controlled drying.
Situated at 1800–2100 meters above sea level, the farmers grow coffee organically intercropping it with bananas, yams, and shade trees such as mango, avocado, and musizi.
