Gedeb Experimental

Metad was founded by Aman Adinew and his family, who have been involved in the coffee industry for generations. Before founding Metad, Aman ran the ECX (Ethiopia Commodity Exchange).

With his family, he launched this company to develop quality coffees while ensuring their traceability, in order to better promote local productions.

But Metad isn't just about coffee: the company also supports numerous social and environmental projects! For producers, it organizes regular training sessions and pre-finances harvests, which gives farmers greater stability. More than 600,000 coffee seeds have already been distributed to partner farmers.

Metad has also contributed to road construction and funded primary schools for 800 students, covering all costs. The company also provides scholarships to 105 disadvantaged students in the Gedeo region and runs support projects for farmers' wives, particularly in the health sector.

A great solidarity project!

The Chelchele farm and its washing station, located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, are managed by Metad. Established in 2013, the farm covers 30 hectares in the heart of the Yirgacheffe appellation, world-renowned for the quality of its coffees.

Metad works closely with local farmers, who supply them with their finest cherries. Today, more than 2,000 farmers in the Gedeb area sell some or all of their harvest to the company.

Beyond production, Metad is involved in development projects that extend beyond the farm. Aware of the region's rich natural heritage, the company encourages and promotes environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

The Yirgacheffe appellation covers a relatively small area. It boasts small production volumes, but renowned for their high quality. Yirgacheffe coffees are particularly prized for their delicate aromatic profiles, making them one of Ethiopia's most recognized and sought-after appellations.