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Roberto Carlos Dalton was a great visionary who influenced this new presentation from the beginning, which now transcends as a project and a family legacy. His grandfather, Manuel Matheu Sinibaldi, found in the late nineteenth century in the rich volcanic soil in Antigua Guatemala, at 5,000 feet above sea level, is the perfect setting to begin producing an Arabica bean of unquestionable quality.

Today, under the direction of the Dalton family, Finca Filadelfia has not only become an international benchmark of legacy and tradition, of excellence in each coffee bean, an extraordinary profile, which continues to develop with the same passion and dedication for more than 150 years.

Our history

1860

The Origins of Finca Filadelfia

In 1860, Finca Filadelfia located in Antigua Guatemala had as its main activity the cultivation of cochineal. This pigment was highly valued in the textile and food industry for its intense and long-lasting shades of red, crimson and purple. Cochineal was widely used in colonial times as the best dye available. However, very soon history would take an unexpected turn and the legacy of R. Dalton Coffee would begin.

1870

From Cochineal to Coffee

In 1870, Justo Rufino Barrios challenged the determined and visionary character of Don Manuel Matheu Sinibaldi, a pioneer in the agricultural tradition, by proposing a momentous change: replacing the cultivation of cochineal, which was the main agricultural product at that time in Guatemala, with coffee. This proposal marked the beginning of an important agricultural shift in the country, giving rise to the emergence of the coffee culture in Guatemala.

1890

A Brand is Born, R. Dalton Coffee

The R. Dalton brand was born along with its first coffee varieties, which evolved to give us the 5 varieties we know today.

2000

Awards and Recognitions

Since 2000, R. Dalton Coffee has been awarded the Cup of Excellence award by Anacafé (National Coffee Association) on several occasions.

2017

A New Horizon

In 2017, Don Roberto Dalton extended a very special invitation to Daniel Dalton to attend the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Fair. This trip was precisely the one that marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the family business.

Present

Innovation and Leadership

In October 2018, Daniel Dalton joined R. Dalton Coffee. Daniel has been a driving force of growth and progress for R. Dalton Coffee. He has taken the farm’s production to new levels, ensuring that every coffee bean roasted and sold reflects the values ​​of excellence and quality that the brand stands for. His vision and leadership have paved the way for R. Dalton Coffee to be recognized as a world-renowned brand, always maintaining its legacy of excellence and commitment to continuous innovation.

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