Ana Suyapa Muñoz and her husband embarked on their coffee journey, planting their first farm plot in 2015. Ana Suyapa Muñoz inherited the plot from her parents who had previously used it for corn cultivation. Their initial venture of 0.7 hectares was met with immediate profits, which the couple reinvested in the plot, doubling their cultivated area after just one season.
Shortly after, a portion of their plot was damaged by rust disease. However, Ana and her husband faced this challenge with resiliency and determination, embracing the opportunity to try something new. They decided to cultivate Parainema and IHCAFE 90 varieties. These varieties are well-adapted to medium altitudes, resistant to coffee leaf rust and some nematodes. Ultimately the decision proved to be a fruitful investment.
Ana Suyapa Muñoz and her husband began working with Becamo in 2021, primarily with conventional lots. Becamo’s technician offered them support through the Unit for Sustainable Services to Producers (USSP) technical assistance program, where they learned about producing semi-washed and prolonged fermentation coffees. Refining and diversifying their processing methods allowed them to earn additional premiums for their coffees.
About Becamo
Honduras Ana Suyapa Muñoz is brought to us by Neumann Kaffee Gruppe exporter Beneficio de Café Montecristo SA (Becamo S.A.) Founded in 1983 by Emilio R. Medina, Becamo became a member of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe in 1989, it remains one of the leading coffee exporters in Honduras. With operations across the country (including Copán, Lempira, Intibucá, Ocotepeque, Santa Bárbara, Paraiso, and Olancho in the West; Comayagua, La Paz, Yoro, Francisco Morazán in the Center; and Olancho and El Paraíso in the East.)
Becamo has built strong cooperative relationships with producers. They provided critical assistance in the wake of the 2015 rust epidemic through Recuperando mi Cafetal (RCM) and more recently, with the implementation of NKG Bloom. NKG Bloom, and previously RCM, provides access to critical resources enabling producers to run their farms as successful businesses. Learn more here.
