In a First World economy like Puerto Rico's there are many employment opportunities that surpass the reality of our industry. Our pickers are paid based on what they collect. This is a sharp contrast with the reality of many other coffee growing situations. It must be processed as such and at a significant cost. Grown in the USA with great fairness to the pickers.
Environmental practices are in place to protect our island and the consumer.
The coffee is processed in small lots with great attention to detail. It is an adult occupation, children go to school. Yauco Selecto is heralded around the world for its unique taste. If we apply a strict percentage to a coffee like Yauco Selecto you may get into a situation where it gets so expensive that volume might be affected. This can create volume turnover issues as well as limiting the sale of the coffee.