When I was in my early 20s, I was grappling with the complexities of my identity as a Latino immigrant, my desire to make an impact across Latin America, create financial stability, and the inevitable decision to start a specialty...

Growing up across Latin America,  I saw firsthand the beauty of traditional farming practices and the communities that depend on them. I also saw the damage caused by industrial agriculture and exploitative supply chain practices. I knew that at it's root,...

The recent surge in global coffee prices through the Commodities 'C Market' has garnered significant attention, raising both optimism and concern.  (Yes, concern). While consumers may believe this is a boon for producers, the reality is more complex. For small,...

Honoring Our Roots: An Immigrant’s Perspective I was born in Zona 14 in Guatemala City, Guatemala.  After a series of setbacks that led to a journey throughout four different countries in Latin America, my family was able to immigrate to...

I want to address a trend that’s being touted as a positive development in the coffee industry: US coffee roasters’ vertical integration through the opportunistic acquisition of coffee farms. The narrative goes like this: owning a farm streamlines the supply...