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Building Our Future, Day by Day

We have led the Costa Rican coffee market for nearly a century

In 1928, the Orlich family began operations in San Ramón under the name F.J. Orlich Hnos. Ltda. In 1989, Cafetalera Internacional CAFINTER was founded to lead the commercialization of coffee. Today, CAFINTER ranks among the country’s top five green coffee exporters.

In 1992, CAFINTER’s operations in Costa Rica were integrated into ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd., a multinational company engaged in the global trade of commodities such as cotton, cocoa, coffee, oil and others.

In 2004, we launched an internal learning and development process within our own production operations, establishing a dynamic framework of agricultural practices that we now extend to the farming sector through our technical advisory services. Today, we remain committed to medium- and long-term agricultural, social, and operational initiatives aimed at providing strong corporate support to our clients.

Mission

To establish win–win relationships with our clients, suppliers, employees, and shareholders that support the long-term sustainability of the business, by optimizing processes and effectively managing commercial, financial, and environmental risks in pursuit of our corporate objectives.

Vision

CAFINTER is recognized at the corporate level as a successful organization in achieving its objectives, driven by the capabilities of its people to build mutually beneficial relationships with clients and suppliers through innovation, operational efficiency, and teamwork.

Scope

Our Customer Satisfaction (CS) team has defined three key pillars to build and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with producers and customers:

Personalized Service
Commitment
Quality

These core pillars enable us to anticipate the needs of our producers, suppliers, and customers, positioning coffee from diverse origins to serve multiple destinations worldwide.

The map below highlights the countries where our corporate group operates through offices or production facilities, building a global network defined by trust and agility.

Our Core Values

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Innovation

We are brave and bold. We challenge the status quo.

Inclusivity

We promote belonging. We respect and value each other.

Excellence

We adapt. We continue to improve and strive to be better than yesterday.

Integrity

We act in good faith. We take responsibility and are accountable for our actions.

Collaboration

We blend our collective strengths. We work together to achieve more.

Driving the Future Through Responsible Practices

  • CAFINTER – Head Office
  • Phone: +506 2278-9600
  • Address: Tres Ríos, Cartago, 300 meters east of Terramall, in front of Bioland