How can we actively contribute and accelerate the process of establishing Ecuadorian specialty coffee as one of the best coffees in the world?
This was the question that motivated us to start this journey which, in 2021, we call Lat-Zero Coffee.
OUR PURPOSE
We are a micro-business that produces and markets exceptional sustainable and innovative products, guaranteeing the highest quality for coffee lovers around the world and making a significant impact on our community.
OUR COMMITMENT
At Lat-Zero Coffee we firmly believe that our first responsibility is to create a difference in our community.
Since the founding of Lat-Zero Coffee, we have developed all our values, principles, processes and policies with the objective of always ensuring a positive impact throughout the value chain.
Our unwavering commitment is to leave a lasting mark that drives us to continually strive for excellence in all aspects of our operation.
Direct trade
We start by making sure we are paying fair prices to farmers and roasters for their work and not using middlemen.
Sustainability
We lead efforts to convert an industry that has historically generated a lot of pollution
Responsability
We accept the responsibility of generating decent work with fair wages and support the development of our employees.
Values
All our decisions and actions are guided by 4 corporate values: respect, commitment, passion and coherence.
B Corp Pending
We have begun our path to join the B Corp Pending movement, because we are convinced that a fundamental part of doing business is having a positive impact on all our stakeholders, our community and our planet.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
We are aware that working with food products for human consumption entails a great responsibility towards our consumers. This is why we work tirelessly to ensure the quality of our products and their safety.
• BPM (BEST PRACTICES IN MANUFACTURING)
We are a factory certified in best manufacturing practices, complying with all the requirements that guarantee the safety of the food handled in our facilities.
• HACCP (HAZARD ANALYSIS CRITICAL CONTROL POINT)
We are in the process of obtaining HACCP certification - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System, in order to strengthen our processes and continue improving the quality in the production of our products.