Orgullo Latino

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Orgullo Latino--Coffee and Latin American Culture

The Importance of Latin American Representation in Specialty Coffee
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...
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...
Sustainable Initiatives with Role Model Coop Capucas, Honduras
These initiatives enable small-scale farmers to secure higher returns, access modern equipment, and build long-term relationships with coffee buyers.
The Influence of Indigenous Farming Practices on Modern Coffee Production
While we at Mayorga Coffee don’t doubt your appreciation for an excellent cup of coffee, have you ever considered the sustainable roots that lie beneath its cultivation? 
¿El café contiene micotoxinas?

Una experta en seguridad alimentaria analiza la relación entre el moho, las micotoxinas y el café en tu despensa.

Agricultura cooperativa: la fuerza está en los números
Los buenos amigos son invaluables cuando el tamaño no está de tu lado. Muchos pequeños caficultores latinoamericanos, que a menudo carecen de los recursos o del poder para realizar cambios significativos en los sistemas económicamente opresivos, confían en los 'buenos amigos' o en la agricultura cooperativa para tener una oportunidad de luchar.