Martin Mayorga on Sustainable Coffee

In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Martin Mayorga, Founder and CEO of Mayorga Organics, a coffee company with the purpose of leading a revolutionary organic food movement that empowers farmers and consumers, protects the environment, and celebrates Latin American heritage. Martin's journey has been fueled by a passion for social justice, sustainable business practices, and making positive impacts through conscientious capitalism. He has dedicated his life to transforming the way agricultural products are sourced, purchased, and consumed, creating value and positive impact for all stakeholders.He and Ted discuss his background and upbringing. Martin was born in Guatemala, and spent his childhood - marked by unrest and political upheaval - moving around from Nicaragua to Costa Rica to Peru, and ultimately immigrating to the US. These formative experiences, coupled with the challenges of being an immigrant to the United States as a Latino in the 1980's, shaped his worldview and approach to business. He decided to use his education in International Business and Finance from Georgetown University to revolutionize the global agricultural trade. Championing sustainable coffee practices since the mid-90s, Mayorga Organics stands as a testament to the power of creating new, efficient supply chains built from the ground up through a commitment to the well-being of small farmers, their land, and their communities - resulting in the consumer receiving the best quality products at a price that is fair to them. By prioritizing the needs of farmers, communities, staff, and customers, Mayorga Organics has created a brand that resonates with consumers who care about both quality and ethical consumption, while developing industry-leading supply chains that provide better value for all participants. Martin’s focus on lean, high-quality operations has led the company to grow in a highly competitive market while creating a reputation that has led to multiple awards, business recognition, speeches, international distribution, and private label manufacturing for some of the world’s largest retailers.