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Car. Chamaya-Jaen Km. 7.50 Cas. Mochenta
Jaen, Cajamarca, Peru

CSN

Uniting Coffee Cooperatives for a Sustainable Future.

Café Selva Norte (CSN) logo in white

About

Café Selva Norte (CSN), Urapi's first venture, partners with Peruvian cooperatives to combat land degradation. We fund farm renovation, support agroforestry, operate a state-of-the-art mill, and generate VCS-certified carbon credits, adding value for cooperatives and smallholders.

Peruvian Forest - Shade coffee farm
Café Selva Norte (CSN)'s first processed coffee batch, neatly organized in red bags
Café Selva Norte (CSN) employee making the visual sensory evaluation of a green coffee sample

Ecosystem

Revolving around CSN are Urapi, Ecotierra and ElevaFinca, these are entities playing pivotal roles in achieving shared objectives.

The Urapi Sustainable Land Use Fund is a private equity fund that seeks to mitigate land degradation and climate change by investing in community agroforestry projects and sustainable supply chains.

Ecotierra is a unique, holistic, sustainable agroforestry project developer and operator.

ElevaFinca represents commodities produced by the alliance of cooperatives participating in agroforestry projects launched and financed by Urapi.

Composition of the Urapi sustainable land use fund logo, the Ecotierra logo and the ElevaFinca Logo

Our Objectives

Promote sustainable land use by producing coffee in agroforestry systems.

​Secure top-quality inputs, supplies, machinery, and equipment for our allied cooperatives with financing options.​

Deliver exceptional coffee processing and export services to our allied cooperatives with professionalism and the highest quality standards. 

Our Services

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ElevaFinca Articles 

Advancing Into The Third Year: Exciting Updates From The CSN Mill

Our ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability has led to promising new developments that we are eager to highlight.

Understanding Peruvian Coffee: Flavor Dynamics, Altitude Influence, And Processing Methods

We're embarking on a flavor exploration through the diverse landscapes of Peruvian coffee regions.

How we Provide Premium Transparency and Traceability.

To ensure full transparency, Café Selva Norte utilizes the traceability software, MINKA (developed by Ecotierra). 

Sourcing Coffee From Sustainable Origin Projects

Sustainable coffee sourcing involves more than just procuring beans—it's about building lasting partnerships with producers while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility throughout the supply chain.

Café Selva Norte Dry Mill: Exceeding Expectations In 2023

In 2023, the Café Selva Norte coffee processing plant exceeded all expectations, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the coffee industry.

Strengthening Governance in Coffee Cooperatives

In this article, we delve into the importance of governance in coffee cooperatives and how it impacts the quality and sustainability of coffee.

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Café Selva Norte has overcome numerous challenges and achieved important milestones. We take pride in our team's dedication and progress as we move forward. With an exciting path ahead, we are eager to continue collaborating with local organizations and building new business relationships. 

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