Ena Galletti. The woman in coffee. Ecuador

In February 2016 I had a pleasure to meet the wonderful and powerful woman in the coffee industry of Ecuador. Her name is Ena Galletti. She runs her specialty coffee shops in the capital of Quito and also works with different coffee producers around Ecuador to select the best the country can offer for the … Continue reading Ena Galletti. The woman in coffee. Ecuador

Hacienda La Papaya. Ecuador

Hacienda La Papaya. Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya, located in the Saraguro region of Ecuador, is a magnificent and well-organized farm I had the pleasure to visit in March 2016. The farm is owned by Juan Francisco Peña Guillen, an agronomist who previously worked in the flower export industry. Six years ago, Juan acquired the 80-hectare … Continue reading Hacienda La Papaya. Ecuador

Finca Maputo. Ecuador

Finca Maputo is nestled in the breathtaking cloud forests of Ecuador’s Pichincha province, near the border with Colombia and right on the equator. The farm is co-owned and operated by Henry and Verena Gaibor, who first met while working with Doctors Without Borders in Burundi, Africa. The couple later managed a clinic together in Maputo, … Continue reading Finca Maputo. Ecuador