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Phalada
Agro Research Foundations Pvt. Ltd. is a company committed to organic agriculture.
based in Bangalore, India.
The
group of 110 small farmers covering 1000 acres, that we represent, grow the finest
grades of Coffee, Spices, Medicinal, Aromatic and Dye plant herbs. The groups
are growing and will cover more than 500 farmers and 3000 acres in the next two
years.
These farmers
have converted to organic cultivation under the guidance of a "Not for Profit"
trust set up by us by name Phaladaayi Foundation, who advise the farmers in organic
and bio dynamic practices, monitor the process of conversion and get the farms
certified.
The plantations
are located on the slopes of Western Ghats of India, a region blessed with an
incredible bio diversity and among the most fertile of the soils in the world.
For instance although the region covers only 5% of the country's area, it is home
to nearly 4000 of the higher species of plants which is 27% of the total of 15000
plant species found in India.
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The
coffee plantations situated around 1000 to 1200 metres above sea level, are veritable
forests with a three-tier canopy. Thus the coffee that our farmers grow are shade
grown and bird friendly. The environment is completely pollution free.
The coffee fruits are selectively
hand picked, carefully pulped, subjected to natural fermentation and then sun
dried in a cool environment to preserve their natural taste. (The unwashed coffee
does not undergo pulping and fermentation but is sun dried none the less). The
beans then undergo the process of curing in a dry climate before being ready for
despatch.
Our Arabicas is
famous for its mild well balanced aroma with a slightly spicy flavour. Our Robustas
are considered among the best in the world. It must however be remembered that
our coffees are not for dark roasting.
All plantations are certified organic by SKAL International of the Netherlands
(Licence No.025099) for conformity with EU regulation No. EU 2092/91, NOP of USDA.
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Phalada is one of the first Indian organizations to sign up for the code of conduct
for organic trade and all our farmers are working towards social justice -- education
for children of the farm workers, hygienic living conditions for the farm workers
and their families, and so on.
For us at Phalada, Organic agriculture is not simply a method of producing crops
without using synthetic inputs for a better price, it is for us a way of life,
a passion, a mission and a commitment. Phalada coffee beans are available in the
following varieties:
 | Arabica
washed and unwashed in Bulk grade, Plantation 'A' grade and Plantation 'B; grade.
| | Robusta
washed and unwashed in Bulk grade and AB grade. |
 | We
can also roast, blend and grind coffee to suit your requirement. |
| Our
other products : Pepper, Cardamom, Dried Ginger, Dried Turmeric, Citrus fruits,
Vanilla, Cloves, Medicinal, Aromatic and Dye plants. |
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