Services and Products
a. Coffee Curing Services
Mbozi Coffee Curing Company Limited (MCCCO Ltd) provides coffee curing services to Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS) and large-scale coffee farmers in the Songwe and Mbeya Regions. The company's modern curing plant has a processing capacity of approximately 21,000 tonnes per season and 8 tonnes per hour, enabling it to efficiently handle large volumes of parchment coffee. Each season, MCCCO Ltd serves more than 150 AMCOS by curing and grading coffee into various quality grades in accordance with industry standards. The company is committed to delivering high-quality coffee curing services that enhance the value and marketability of coffee.
b. Supply of agricultural inputs to AMCOS and large farms
As a key stakeholder in the coffee value chain, MCCCO Ltd supports coffee production by supplying quality agricultural inputs to AMCOS and large-scale coffee farms. This initiative aims to improve coffee productivity, enhance quality, and increase farmers' incomes. Through the timely provision of essential farm inputs, the company has contributed significantly to the growth of coffee production over the years. Each season, MCCCO Ltd provides agricultural inputs to more than 120 AMCOS and several large-scale coffee farms.
c. Pre-harvest coffee production financing
MCCCO Ltd provides pre-harvest financial support to AMCOS and large-scale coffee farmers to address the shortage of working capital during the coffee production season. This financing enables farmers to purchase production inputs, maintain their farms and prepare for harvesting, ultimately leading to increased production volumes and improved coffee quality. Every season, the company extends this financial support to more than 100 AMCOS and large-scale coffee farms, contributing to sustainable coffee production and value addition.
d. Warehouse receipt financing (Advance payment)
To improve farmers' cash flow before the sale of their coffee, MCCCO Ltd offers warehouse receipt financing in the form of advance payments to AMCOS and large-scale coffee farmers. This service enables farmers to meet their immediate financial needs while allowing them to store their coffee safely until favorable market conditions arise. The warehouse receipt system also encourages proper post-harvest handling, helping to maintain coffee quality and strengthen the coffee value chain. More than 80 AMCOS and large-scale coffee farms benefit from this service each season.
e. Coffee Processing Unit (CPU) Services
MCCCO Ltd provides Coffee Processing Unit (CPU) services to AMCOS and individual coffee farmers to ensure efficient processing of freshly harvested coffee cherries into high-quality parchment coffee. The company utilizes modern processing equipment and follows recommended processing standards to preserve coffee quality, improve consistency, and increase the market value of the final product. These services contribute significantly to enhancing the competitiveness of Tanzanian coffee in both domestic and international markets.
f. Coffee marketing services
MCCCO Ltd supports AMCOS and coffee producers by providing comprehensive coffee marketing services. The company assists in linking farmers and cooperative societies with reliable buyers, facilitates participation in coffee auctions and direct export markets and offers guidance on market requirements and quality standards. Through these services, MCCCO Ltd helps farmers secure competitive prices, improve market access, and maximize returns from their coffee production.