7-Eleven has launched its second single-origin coffee from the Chiapas region of Mexico.

Rainforest Alliance Certified, the new sustainable product is available exclusively at participating 7-Eleven stores.

Last year, the convenience retailer introduced its first single-origin coffee, sourced from Nicaragua.

This latest product is made from beans harvested in the mountainous highlands of southern Mexico, which is known for its dense rainforests.

7-Eleven's senior vice-president of fresh food and proprietary beverage merchandising Nancy Smith said: "These dark roast coffees sourced in Latin America are some of the most popular with 7-Eleven coffee-lovers.

"Working with the Rainforest Alliance gives us assurances that we, as a company, are helping to foster sustainable farming practices."

"When we began our sustainable coffee programme, we naturally looked for robust flavor profiles that they would love to drink even more, knowing that doing so had minimal impact on the environment. Working with the Rainforest Alliance gives us assurances that we, as a company, are helping to foster sustainable farming practices that protect natural resources."

For three decades, the Rainforest Alliance has sought to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods.

Rainforest Alliance global director of markets transformation Alex Morgan said: "The Rainforest Alliance is proud to be working with 7-Eleven, a company that understands the value of sustainably sourced coffee and shares our belief that everyday actions add up to meaningful impact."

The global convenience store chain is the fourth largest coffee retailer in the US.

Image: 7-Eleven introduced single-origin coffee from the Chiapas growing region of Mexico. Photo: courtesy of 7-Eleven, Inc.