Rooted in Origin
"Nativo" speaks to the essence of a place:
its land, its people, and its traditions.
Coffee is shaped by geography, climate, altitude, cultivation practices, and the communities that produce it.
We believe exceptional sourcing begins with a deep understanding of those connections.
Through trusted relationships, regional expertise, and hands-on sourcing support, we help buyers access exceptional coffees from Latin America's leading coffee-producing regions.
OUR PROCESS
End-to-End Coffee Sourcing
We manage the sourcing process from origin to shipment planning, allowing clients to focus on their business while we handle the logistics.
Sourcing Strategy
- Flavor profile objectives
- Budget requirements
- Volume needs
- Sustainability goals
- Certification requirements
Origin Management
- Identify sourcing opportunities
- Vet suppliers
- Coordinate samples
- Evaluate availability
- Monitor consistency
Supply Chain Coordination
- Export coordination
- Documentation requirements
- Shipment planning
- Supplier communication
- Ongoing sourcing support
Tailored Solutions
Every sourcing relationship begins with understanding your goals. Whether you're seeking consistent commercial volumes, specialty microlots, certified coffees, new origin opportunities, or long-term sourcing partnerships, we develop sourcing, management and supply chain strategies aligned with your specific needs.
1. Sourcing Strategy
- Flavor profile objectives
- Budget requirements
- Volume needs
- Sustainability goals
- Certification requirements
2. Origin Management
- Identify sourcing opportunities
- Vet suppliers
- Coordinate samples
- Evaluate availability
- Monitor consistency
3. Supply Chain Coordination
- Export coordination
- Documentation requirements
- Shipment planning
- Supplier communication
- Ongoing sourcing support
our presence at origin
AND Partnering experts
Our sourcing network spans some of Latin America's most respected coffee-producing regions. These relationships are supported by experienced coffee professionals who have spent decades working alongside producers, cooperatives, exporters, and coffee-growing communities throughout the region.
Their expertise helps us identify exceptional coffees, evaluate sourcing opportunities, navigate regional markets, and develop sourcing solutions tailored to each client's needs.
Jose maria cordoba
COLOMBIA
With more than 30 years of experience in the coffee industry, José María Córdoba Concha is a Q Grader and former quality specialist with the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation. Throughout his career, he has led quality assurance initiatives, coffee evaluation programs, and sustainability certification projects across Colombia and Latin America.
Today, José works as an international auditor for sustainability standards including Organic, Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), Bird Friendly, and Women-Led (Con Manos de Mujer). His expertise in coffee quality, certification, and origin assessment helps Nativo identify exceptional sourcing opportunities and connect buyers with coffees that meet the highest quality and sustainability standards.
Gabriel Villalobos Alva
PERU
Based in Lima, Peru, Gabriel Villalobos Alva is an SCA-certified specialty coffee roaster, green coffee buyer, and quality evaluator. As the founder and head roaster of Runakuna Coffee Roasters, he leads green coffee selection and procurement, roast profile development, and quality control, ensuring each lot expresses the full potential of its origin.
His experience evaluating coffee lots, selecting coffees for specialty markets, and working directly with producers helps Nativo identify exceptional sourcing opportunities that meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and traceability. His approach integrates both technical and commercial expertise, contributing to sustainable relationships between producers, roasters, and buyers.
Carlos Antonio Jurado
PANAMA
With more than 25 years of experience across the coffee value chain, Carlos Antonio Jurado has worked in production, processing, and quality control throughout a period of remarkable growth and international recognition for Panama's specialty coffee industry.
Having worked across the country's diverse coffee-producing regions, he brings extensive knowledge of Panama's production practices, quality standards, and distinctive coffee profiles. His decades of experience provide Nativo with a unique perspective on the production methods and quality that have made Panama one of the world's most respected specialty coffee origins.
CERTIFICATIONS AND IMPACT SOURCING
We help organizations source coffees that support sustainability, procurement, and impact objectives.
Whether driven by procurement requirements or organizational values, we help identify sourcing opportunities that support your objectives.
Organic Certified
Produced in accordance with certified organic farming standards, supporting environmental stewardship and sustainable agriculture.
Fair Trade Certified
Sourced through Fair Trade programs that promote equitable trading practices and improved livelihoods for farming communities.
Rainforest Alliance Certified
Produced using practices that support environmental conservation, biodiversity, and responsible farming.
Women-Owned or Women-Led Producers
Sourced from farms, cooperatives, and businesses owned or led by women, helping promote greater inclusion across the coffee value chain.
Indigenous Producer Groups
Grown by Indigenous communities, celebrating traditional knowledge, cultural heritage, and stewardship of the land.
Bird Friendly
Shade-grown coffees certified to protect bird habitats while supporting biodiversity and healthy forest ecosystems.
Aligning with your Goals
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