Producer Mario Gonzalez operates three different farms in the department of Nueva Segovia: El Amparo, El Avión and Los Suyates. The Gonzalez family started their coffee producing from scratch, transforming pine plantations and unworked land into coffee
tree farms that produce a range of high-quality varietals. Mario’s son-in-law, Jairo, is a qualified agronomist and has greatly helped establish and develop each of the three farms. As the harvests continue, Don Mario’s grandson, Mario Gonzalez, is learning to
help continue this work of producing coffee. It is an immeasureable source of pride for Don Mario to have his grandson interested in continuing the family farms, and we are excited to see his contribution in years to come.

When we first met Mario, we were amazed by the exceptional quality of his soils. Mario and his family put extra care into using natural materials to enhance the soil quality, creating some astounding coffees. Despite their natural talent for agriculture, Mario attributes their success to the international coffee market: “As a producer
family it is not, or it will not be possible to survive within the coffee sector without a market that recognises the work we do in the farms and the contribution we make to the surrounding communities.

Don Mario occupies a unique position as a producer: year after year, his team of pickers returns for each harvest. This is no small achievement. By paying his pickers well and ensuring they harvest only ripe cherries on every pass, Don Mario consistently produces coffees of extraordinary quality—coffees we know, trust, and love.

Project Origin is proud to support the work of Mario, his family, and Bridazul. We are excited to continue sharing these coffees with roasters around the world and to keep collaborating with our producer partners in Dipilto, passing on the knowledge and experience of Mario and his family.