About Us
Ground & Whole Bean LLC is a Latin American food distribution company that connects high-quality, culturally-rooted products with supermarket chains and specialty stores across the United States, the Caribbean, and North America.
Based in Weston, Florida, we’ve built a strong network of allies and clients committed to bringing authentic flavors and stories to the global food market.
Our Story
Our journey began in Bogotá, Colombia, in the mid-1980s, as a socially driven venture focused on creating better opportunities for working families.
In 1998, we took the leap toward international expansion, establishing our first operations in Florida, USA. Since then, we’ve supported farmers, women entrepreneurs, coffee growers, and Latin American brands in their mission to thrive and reach new markets.
Every product we place on the shelves of a U.S. supermarket carries a purpose: to uplift communities, promote ethical trade, and share the taste of our heritage with the world.
Our Founders
Juan Manuel Hernández
Founder
Paola Duque
Co-Founder
Our Reach
Today, Ground & Whole Bean distributes directly to supermarket chains, wholesale distributors, and specialty retailers throughout the United States.
Our reach also extends to Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands, through a solid logistics network that delivers quality and authenticity to international markets.
