1718 Holdings Co.
Connecting Latin American Heritage with Global Consumers Through Ethically Sourced Excellence
About 1718 Holdings Co.
1718 Holdings Co. is a Chicago- and Mexico-based holding company building and scaling purpose-driven brands in the food and beverage space. Inspired by the address where our founders' family first built their life after immigrating from Guadalajara, Mexico, 1718 represents resilience, identity, and generational progress. We source directly from farmers across Latin America, roast and manufacture products in both the U.S. and Mexico, and create culturally relevant consumer brands that celebrate Latino flavor, culture, and entrepreneurship.
What sets us apart is our true cross-border infrastructure and culture-first approach. We maintain operational presence in Chicago and Guadalajara, building direct relationships with farmers in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras rather than simply sourcing commodities. Our products—from specialty coffee to traditional Mexican chocolate and Latino-inspired pantry staples—are rooted in authentic cultural heritage while built for scale. We create economic opportunity across the entire supply chain, ensuring price transparency and long-term partnerships that benefit producers and consumers alike.
Our Brands & Products
Back of the Yards Coffee
Specialty coffee rooted in community and direct trade principles. Sourced directly from farmers across Latin America, roasted with care in the U.S., celebrating the heritage and quality that defines our brand.
Ñ (Enye) Consumer Brand
A culturally authentic consumer brand featuring Latino-inspired syrups, traditional Mexican chocolate, and premium pantry staples. Each product celebrates authentic Latino flavor and heritage while meeting modern consumer expectations for quality and convenience.
Direct Trade Sourcing & Production
Our integrated supply chain services connect Latin American producers with U.S. and Mexican markets. We handle sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of ethically sourced specialty ingredients and consumer packaged goods with full transparency and quality control from farm to finished product.