Innovative Practice Guatemala: The experience of small producers in competitive markets - a case study of OPCION/Aj Ticonel

By Alberto Monterroso, Aurelle de Romemont, Oscar de León, Federico Grajeda

Summary

The aim of this document is to highlight the innovative work undertaken by the OPCION/Aj Ticonel joint enterprise. OPCION / Aj-Ticonel provides support in production, marketing and organizational processes with the objective of generating improved incomes and living standards for small farmers. The main activity is the marketing (at both national level and exports) of non-traditional vegetable products.