Utz Kapeh (pronounced o͞otz kahpāy) meaning “good coffee” in the Guatemalan Mayan language of Quiché.
The Utz Kapeh label stands for more sustainable farming and better opportunities for farmers, their families, and our planet. The UTZ certification program enables farmers to use better farming methods, grow better crops, and generate more income.
Products do not get the UTZ label easily. Compliance is strict and requirements by UTZ certified farms and companies is audited by independent certification bodies. These requirements include good agricultural practices and farm management, safe and healthy working conditions, addressing child and forced labor, and protection of the environment.
Guima Café was established with the goal of producing high-quality coffees through a variety of environmentally focused best practices, including reduced energy and water consumption, more modern equipment with lower diesel consumption, the increased use of “green” fertilizers and turning agricultural “waste” into new products. Nearly half of their 1,500 hectares is dedicated to the preservation of native flora and fauna.