Florida Food Families Oral History Project

Interviewee

Dan Fernandez Sr.

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Interviewer

Andrew T. Huse

Publication Date

8-9-2008

Date

2006-03-10

Abstract

Dan Fernandez, Sr., discusses his family's business, Naviera Coffee Mills. The interview begins with a brief history of the business, which was started in 1921 by Mr. Fernandez's grandfather and great-uncle. Mr. Fernandez describes the role of coffee and cafés in Ybor City. There is a lengthy discussion of how Naviera selects and roasts its coffee beans, and how roasting and brewing lead to different types of coffee. The interview continues by returning to Naviera's history and early business practices, touching upon other coffee corporations such as Starbucks. A discussion of the Columbia and its relationship with Naviera Coffee Mills concludes the interview.

Keywords

Family-owned business enterprises, Coffee industry, Coffee

Extent

00:53:44; 41 page transcript

Language

English

Digital Date

2008

Media Type

Oral histories

Format

Digital only

Identifier

T30-00009

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