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We are a family-owned business primarily dedicated to the production of specialty coffee. We also produce sustainably grown vegetables. Quality is our cornerstone, and so is our commitment to the environment, as we incorporate environmental considerations into every stage of our work.
Our family lineage is related to hard work farming through four generations, two of whom are actively involved in the current business operation. Our ancestry goes back to the two main pillars that inspired and handed over their legacy to our current generations, coming from Don Pedro Ameglio Tibaldero, a prosperous immigrant who came to Panama in the early twentieth century with the construction of the Panama Canal and dedicated most of his life to farming and dairy processing. On the other hand, Don Francisco Samudio Tribaldos, a prestigious scholar native to the Chiriqui Province, who shared his life between his vocation to education and coffee production on the slopes of the Baru Volcano.
We, Marco Ameglio Samudio and Xenia Carles de Ameglio, as founders of Cafelino, carry the farming tradition of our grandparents into the operation of this business to fulfill the same quality-oriented production practices that came from our family legacy. Along with our two sons, Marco and Roberto, we directly run the administration of the business.
Our Team
Among our team of local collaborators, we take pride to have the noble hands of the Ngäbe Buglé people as the heart and soul of our operation. The Ngäbe Buglé culture is entrenched into Panama’s coffee industry history. They mainly come from the eastern neighboring territories of the province of Chiriqui, where the Ngäbe Buglé Reservation is located. They are hardworking, disciplined and efficient employees, and are instrumental for the development and operations of our business. We are honored and appreciative of their presence and expertise.
In Cafelino, we also believe in equal rights and equal opportunities, which is why we have Ngäbe Buglé women as fundamental personnel in our facilities; working in our greenhouses and in the harvest.
Our Values
Respect
We have an atmosphere of appreciation and reverence among the members of our team as well as to the environment, wildlife and resources that surround us.
Sustainability
We apply a dynamic business model that guarantees this business generational longevity and success, as well as minimize our environmental impact through clean energy, our own water recirculation system and eco-friendly chemicals.
Quality
Cleanliness in our establishment, processing consistency and a forward-thinking culture are the reason our products are exceptional.
Innovation
It’s the fuel for our growth and our mission. We adopt a proactive approach that aims to find the right balance between farming practices, variety selection, technological implementations and production efficiency, with the ultimate goal of increasing our company’s long-term prosperity.