Mut-vitz facts for kids
Mut-vitz was a special group of coffee farmers in Chiapas, a state in southern Mexico. This group was called a cooperative, which means many farmers worked together. They were known for their fair trade coffee.
Fair trade means that farmers get a fair price for their products. It also means they work in good conditions. Mut-vitz was located in an area linked to the Zapatista movement. This movement is made up of people who want to protect the rights of local communities.
The Story of Mut-vitz
Mut-vitz was started in 1997. About 200 coffee farmers came together to form this cooperative. They named it after a mountain nearby.
Growing the Cooperative
The cooperative grew quickly. By 1998, Mut-vitz had 750 members. They also received a special certificate called CertiMex. This certificate allowed them to sell their coffee to other countries.
In 2004, Mut-vitz had 643 coffee farmers working with them. They continued to grow and sell their fair trade coffee.
Why Mut-vitz Closed
Sadly, the Mut-vitz cooperative was closed down in 2009. The government of Chiapas made the decision to dissolve the company. This meant the cooperative could no longer operate.
See also
In Spanish: Mut-vitz para niños
- Zapatista coffee cooperatives
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