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Documentation and certificates

Documentation and certificates

This topic explains the role of documentation and certificates in coffee milling and export, the types required, and how they ensure compliance, traceability, and buyer confidence.

Traceability and lot coding

Traceability and lot coding

This topic explains how traceability and lot coding work in coffee milling, why they are essential for quality assurance, and how they support transparency and trust in specialty markets.

Bag types and pest protection

Bag types and pest protection

This topic explains the different bag types used for storing coffee in parchment or green form, their strengths and weaknesses, and the best practices for protecting against pests during storage.

Conditioning in parchment

Conditioning in parchment

This topic explains the role of conditioning in parchment coffee after drying, how it stabilizes beans before hulling, and why this step is vital for flavor consistency and market quality.

Processing SOPs and documentation

Processing SOPs and documentation

This topic explains the role of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation in coffee processing, showing how they ensure consistency, traceability, and quality control across farms and mills.

Sustainability metrics on farm

Sustainability metrics on farm

This topic introduces the key sustainability metrics used in coffee farming, how they are measured, and why tracking them is vital for environmental health, farmer livelihoods, and market access.