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Salvadoran coffee enjoys new global reach
By Eproint
According to an article from Xinhua written by Olman Manzano and Douglas Martinez, El Salvador's coffee boom, driven by local bean's exquisite quality and flavor, has encouraged the country's producers to make inroads into new global markets and strengthened existing trade ties. Specifically, the diplomatic relationship between China and El Salvador has opened a huge market for the export sector that is generating unique advantages for the Central American country."Some six generations of Salvadoran coffee growers have dedicated themselves to producing a robust bean, and these often family-owned businesses today face unrivaled opportunities in China, where it is now easier to export their products thanks to the friendly ties between the two nations," the article states.
El Salvador produces exclusively Arabica coffee, nearly 68 percent of it Bourbon variety. Coffee exports represent around 5 percent of the country's total exports, and under normal conditions, the industry provides 100,000 direct jobs and 400,000 indirect jobs.
According to Xinhua, China's official state-run news agency, one of the industry's advantages, especially in today's health-conscious world, is that it preserves the traditional cultivation process, which avoids the use of chemicals and protects the ecosystem.
Climatic conditions, soil and level of rainfall also contribute to the high quality of Salvadoran coffee.
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