Perunor
Coffee Producer in Peru
In northern Peru, Perunor is helping coffee-growing communities to build lasting independence. Established in 1998, Perunor works with farmer organisations to cultivate and commercialise speciality coffee, whilst equipping farmers with skills, knowledge certifications and tools needed to strengthen their position in the market. Perunor’s approach is centred on empowerment through trade.
Image: Eliza Santiago, Perunor farmer, spreads coffee beans on a drying bed.
InvestTrading Knowledge for Independence
By delivering technical training in production and post-harvest management Perunor has strengthened its members’ understanding of the value of their own coffee. Training takes place both in the field and in Lima, where co-operative leaders build their knowledge to share within their communities. As a result, producers are becoming more confident in assessing quality and negotiating fair prices.
Manuel Rojas, General Manager of Perunor, explained:
“Through technical training, producers understand their own coffee – its quality, its value, and the opportunities that exist beyond the local market,”
Beyond technical knowledge, Perunor supports its farmers to improve their environmental and social responsibility, working alongside external consultants to deliver field-based training on gender equality, environmental protection and sustainable farming. The results are tangible, with producers adopting more sustainable practices and women gaining increased participation in decision-making.
Perunor also helps farmer organisations access government-funded projects, providing guidance and administrative support throughout the process. Resultantly, farmers have received solar dryers, fermentation tanks and quality-control equipment, as well as improved training in fertilisation management.
Manuel told us:
“Access to government programmes and partnerships is vital because it allows producers to obtain resources and knowledge that would otherwise be out of reach.”
Shared Interest and Perunor
Since 2019, Shared Interest has supported Perunor with finance, which has enabled the company to pay farmers a fair price for their coffee, increase trading volumes and consolidate steady growth over time.
Manuel said:
“Shared Interest finance has been a key support in strengthening Perunor’s relationships. Having access to this timely finance allows the company to meet its obligations on time and maintain favourable prices for producers, thereby reinforcing trust and stability in every relationship.”
Since our relationship with Perunor began, the number of organisations it supports has risen from five to sixteen, reaching over 2,500 families, underscoring the impact of our finance and Perunor’s unwavering commitment to smallholders.
Perunor’s story exemplifies how Shared Interest acts as a catalyst for growth: whether that be supporting businesses to grow their membership, grow sales or grow impact within the communities they serve. At present, Perunor relies on third-party facilities for final processing and export preparation. Looking ahead, the company plans to complete its own processing plant by 2027, further improving quality control and adding value at origin. Perunor’s journey shows how shared commitment can empower producers to build resilience and independence within their communities.
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