The coffee production chain has historically been managed by men, but the presence of women in its various phases has now gained significant importance.
It is estimated that 30% of coffee farms are managed by women, and in some regions of the world, up to 70% of the labor force in production is carried out by women. In recent times, women have achieved important positions as baristas, roasters, tasters, and also within the marketing chain.
As part of this burgeoning movement, significant organizations such as the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN COFFEE ALLIANCE (IWCA) have been created, with 27 chapters in different coffee-producing countries worldwide. Their activities are focused on bringing visibility to women's work, promoting equality of conditions and opportunities, and creating alternatives within the coffee industry that contribute to improving their families' incomes, among other objectives.
The demand for coffee produced by women has increased globally. Many trading companies and socially conscious consumers advocating for greater inclusion of women throughout the production chain are increasingly consuming and marketing products that guarantee traceability and are produced by female labor.
The finesse in task execution, organizational capacity, and attention to detail make women a much-needed workforce that undoubtedly adds value to production in many aspects. This reality is increasingly being recognized worldwide, opening up a more just and equitable horizon of opportunities for women involved in the coffee industry.
Yndira Buonaffina.
Buonatazza Coffee DMCC.
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