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Caribbean Goods was founded with a clear vision: to make coffee farming in Guatemala fair and sustainable for the hardworking farmers who dedicate their lives to producing exceptional coffee. The company’s founder, Javier Gutiérrez Abril, has deep roots in Guatemala, having grown up in Guatemala City and even attending school with some of the farmers Caribbean Goods partners with today.

Javier’s early experiences shaped his passion for social justice and education. Growing up surrounded by poverty, violence, and limited opportunities, he was driven to create change. Through volunteering with organizations like Techo para mi País and Soñar Despierto, and supporting orphaned children at Casa Bernabé, Javier found his purpose in making the world a better place. His belief that education is key to a brighter future has fueled his activism and dedication to building a more sustainable, equitable world.

After earning a degree in Engineering from the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Javier pursued further education in Scotland, obtaining a degree in Finance from Strathclyde University in 2017. It was there that Caribbean Goods was born, a company driven by his mission to contribute to a greener planet and uplift the communities at the heart of Guatemalan coffee production.