Balancing Innovations in Coffee Processing with Sustainability and Prioritizing the Needs of Producers
In response to consumer trends and global influences, coffee producers are encouraged to continue cultivating high-quality, specialty grade coffee while also exploring experimental coffee processing methods to create even more distinctive flavor profiles as buyers seek to present more diverse specialty coffee offerings. But what impacts do coffee processing innovations have on small-scale coffee producers? How can sustainability in coffee production be balanced with consumer market trends?
The Role of Youth in Coffee Communities as Drivers of Change Shaping Coffee
In honor of International Youth Day 2026, De La Gente is highlighting the role of youth in Guatemala’s coffee growing communities. We’re standing with young entrepreneurs and encouraging them to continue their entrepreneurial endeavors by acknowledging their growth, hard work, and achievements. By supporting their goals in coffee and beyond, we’re bringing awareness of how youth are shaping the future of their communities in Guatemala, and how they can continue to feel supported.
The Human Side of How Coffee is Made | Getting to Know the Roles of the Coffee Pickers
Coffee harvest season is a beautiful yet time-consuming period in Guatemala, and it takes a community of people to make it all happen. By taking a closer look at the responsibilities involved in coffee harvesting exposes the human side of how coffee is made — which is the side of coffee that’s the most important, yet often forgotten.
Increasing Productivity in Coffee Production | Farmers Cooperatives in Guatemala Represent Community Sustainability
Farmers cooperatives are member-owned and farmer-run organizations where small-scale farmers work together to achieve shared agricultural, economic, and community goals. The shared responsibilities involved in coffee cultivation in Guatemala are maintained by the shared work of individual producers, which becomes more effective through the collaborative support system fostered by the functions of farmers cooperatives.
The Impact of Rising Costs in the C Market and What Might Be the “New Normal” of Coffee Prices
When analyzing the impacts of prices in the coffee industry, it’s clear that prices have been gradually increasing in 2026. In addition, market volatility, unfavorable weather conditions, and supply constraints have created foundational shifts in coffee farming communities and have created even more challenges for coffee producers.
But why are coffee prices rising so much? What do these shifts in roasted coffee prices mean beyond a financial standpoint?
Mothers’ Roles in Coffee Farming Communities | Honoring Coffee by Women and the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
In an incredibly vast industry, coffee by women is becoming more popular - especially in the past few years. But what’s involved in the behind-the-scenes of women’s participation in the coffee industry? What impact does supporting women in coffee have on their families and their coffee farming communities in Guatemala?
Donate to a Coffee Harvest of Change | Celebrating De La Gente’s 12 Year Company Anniversary
Celebrating our 12th year anniversary is a celebration of all who have been a part of our work and the collective impact made possible over the years. As we reflect on our company anniversary, we’re reminded that like coffee, our work continues to grow – branching outwards, strengthening our roots, and creating new opportunities with every coffee harvest season. Our company anniversary milestone marks a turning point shaped by the collective efforts of the coffee producers we work with, our team, and our growing coffee community who uplift us and our work.
Santa Anita Cooperative Displays Sustainability in Coffee on Their Path Towards Organic Coffee Farming
As conversations around sustainability in coffee are gaining importance, a group of coffee producers in the coffee growing region of San Marcos, specifically located in the Quetzaltenango department, are beginning to lead the way. This group of coffee producers are our long time partners, and members of the cooperative, The Asociación de Pequeños Caficultores de Santa Anita (APCASA), otherwise known as Santa Anita Cooperative.
Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting Antigua Guatemala During La Cuaresma and Semana Santa 2027
This blog post features some of the best things to do while visiting Antigua Guatemala during Semana Santa — featuring De La Gente’s community tourism activities, what not to miss out on in Antigua during La Cuaresma, and what to expect during Semana Santa 2027.
Honoring Our Roots | De La Gente’s Role in Connecting Farming Communities to Markets and Strengthening Agricultural Value Chains in Guatemala
Our roots begin in small family owned coffee farms in the highlands of Guatemala with dreams of self improvement, generational knowledge, and hard work.
At De La Gente, our work is led by our roots. As we’re transforming supply chains and creating impact in the lives of small-scale coffee producers in Guatemala, we honor coffee as a livelihood, legacy, and pathway towards opportunity. De La Gente works with and represents over 140 small-scale producers located in four of Guatemala’s coffee-growing regions, and are members of nine partner cooperatives. Our mission – creating economic opportunities for coffee producing communities – is what continues to connect us to our roots, guiding everything that we do. By using coffee as a vehicle for change, we’re able to channel nearly $350,000 in annual sales directly into our partner coffee-producing communities.