Today, the cooperative has grown to over 3,000 members, producing 100 percent organic Fair Trade Certified coffee – an incredible growth rate for this organization. Staying true to their vision to “work together for the welfare of our communities and to improve the lives of our members through the commercialization of the highest quality coffee,' the cooperative fosters Fair Trade principles of transparency, accountability and quality.

A year later they became Fair Trade certified. In 2007, the cooperative was certified organic by the USDA and European Union. Permata Gayo was formed in 2006 by 50 coffee farmers spread throughout five villages in order to increase the sale of organic coffee and generate benefits for the allied small-scale farmers. The vent hood incorporates an easy to clean power ventilation fan to assist in venting and a halogen light for visibility of the roasting operation.This Indonesian coffee is a Sumatra Grade 1 bean from the Permata Gayo Cooperative. Vent Hood: Provides a means of venting further distances without adding excessive back pressure to the roaster. Vent Kit: Provides the pipe and fittings to directly run the exhaust from the top of the Roaster through the nearest exterior wall or ceiling. Additionally, custom venting can be constructed by a qualified contractor or technician sized at a capacity of about 150 CFM/roaster.

Sonofresco offers two venting systems a simple direct Vent Kit, and a Power Ventilation Hood.

Venting Options The Sonofresco Roaster must be vented to the outside to remove heat, exhaust gases, and the minimal amount of smoke created during the roasting process.

Sumatra mandheling roast profile