Under the structure of Doi Chaang Coffee Company our farmers enjoy a carried position in what is essentially an equal partnership.

 

First, the farmers are paid in excess of the price recommended by the Fair Trade organization for their green beans. The farmers also keep 100% of the proceeds from the sale of their green beans. 

 

Second, in appreciation of the value of their contribution to the venture and the desire to improve the Thai farmers’ living standards, the Canadian group ‘gifted’ the Thai farmers a 50% registered ownership in the Canadian Company, which is funded 100% by the Canadian Group. This means that 50% of the profits earned by the Canadian Company are returned to the Thai farmers.

 

Only the superior beans grown at Doi Chang will be sold under the name Doi Chaang Coffee Company. The rest of the beans will be sold directly by the Thai farmers to international buyers. These sales are for the sole benefit of the farmer.