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Orgullo Latino--Coffee and Latin American Culture

Organic First: The Foundation for Regenerative Coffee Farming
Sustainability in the coffee industry has always been a hot topic, with many companies relying on buzzwords over true impact and action. We're now hearing a lot of talk pushing regenerative agriculture as the future of "ethical coffee". I believe...
How Traditional Latin American Practices Create Better, Healthier Coffee
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,...
How Higher Coffee Prices Impact Small Farmers in Latin America: Insights from Mayorga Coffee
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,...
How Coffee Companies Buying Farms Further Hurts Coffee-Growing Communities
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...
PLANTING OPPORTUNITY AND IMPACT: MAYORGA COFFEE’S SEEDLING DONATION TO LA HERMOSA CO-OP, GUATEMALA
Mayorga Coffee donates 30,000 coffee seedlings to La Hermosa’s co-op members in Guatemala, creating an opportunity to generate $2.8 million in income for small farmers. We have been collaborating with La Hermosa Co-op for over 12 years. Through our constant engagement...