Finca Filadelfia

Guatemala is home to a diverse range of coffee-growing regions, each with its own unique climate and conditions that contribute to the production of truly outstanding coffees. Today, the country is celebrated globally for its flavourful and complex cups, and we’re proud to work closely with a number of exceptional local partners to bring these coffees to market.

The Guatemalan coffee industry faced a significant challenge in 2010 with the emergence of Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) across Latin America. The outbreak reached its peak in 2012 and, while some farms are still affected, Guatemala continues to produce high-quality, award-winning coffees. In fact, the 2017 Guatemalan Cup of Excellence saw record-breaking prices, thanks in part to new and innovative processing methods.

The overall quality of Guatemalan coffee continues to rise, driven by the growing number of smallholder farmers cultivating exceptional lots at high altitudes. Cooperatives have become an increasingly attractive option for these producers, offering access to finance, training, and support to improve both farming practices and post-harvest processing. Many cooperatives are also helping their members access better markets by supporting them to position their coffees as specialty, often enabling them to secure higher prices than through traditional middlemen.