Resources

• Harvest report

What the Ethiopian 2022 Market Paradox Means for Roasters

International prices crashed but local cherry prices are slow to follow. Understand why this is happening and how this will affect the production of fully washed Ethiopian coffee.
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• Ethiopia

• Harvest report

Costa Rican Farmers Get Ready For "Hardest Season in Years"

The country will produce more coffee this year. But that won’t redeem the crash in prices. With strong competition for Costa Rican coffee, roasters must contract before the season is over.
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• Costa Rica

• Research
• Case study

Brazil: Why Is Organic Coffee Rare?

This is a complete guide to the context of organic coffee production in Brazil. It also introduces the partnership of APAS Coffee in the South of Minas Gerais and Kaffeemacher in Switzerland.
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• Brazil

• Product

How to Master Coffee Procurement

Learn the best practices of this ancient process and discover Algrano’s new way of doing it. Nail it and you’ll be able to access more green coffee in less time.
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• Case study

Rast Kaffee: How to Source the Best Green Coffee Online

We asked one of the largest roasters in Switzerland: how do you choose the right coffee when you buy online? Find the six questions Beatrice Rast asks herself here.
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• Brazil

• Case study

Tchibo Rarity Coffees: Pro Tips to Market Rare Beans

Learn how Sourcing & Origin Manager Lea Essing selects standout coffees and how she involves coffee producers in the marketing process.
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• Guatemala

• Harvest report

Green Coffee Harvest News August 2022

Read Algrano's market overview with a deep dive into the upcoming origins: Bolivia, Ecuador, Uganda, Tanzania and Indonesia.
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• Indonesia
• Uganda
• Ecuador
• Tanzania
• Bolivia

• Trends

FOB Data Breakdown: Are Farmers are Getting Fair Prices for Coffee?

To understand how much farmers get paid based on FOB data, roasters need to know the structure of their supply chain. Check the breakdown and calculate the farm gate to FOB ratio.
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• Brazil
• Costa Rica
• Ghana

• Product
• Case study

A solution in logistics for roasters & producers in trusted partnerships

Algrano’s no-hassle logistics is helping Nomad Coffee and Finca Las Brisas grow their relationship. They can access more lots beyond the ones available in the marketplace and pay a cheaper service fee at the end, getting the coffee freshly delivered in a convenient timeframe.
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• El Salvador

• Case study

Sourcing direct from a small farmer in Brazil helps this roaster thrive

Kaffehaus built his coffee shop & roastery around stories, moving away from the “quality lab” look and reclaiming the original role of coffee houses. The roastery’s relationship with Capadócia Coffee is key to making that work.
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• Brazil

• Case study

Pre-contracting helped this roaster secure coffee at the best price

Quarter Horse Coffee in the UK is pre-contracting more and more. By acting fast, they avoided the price rally in 2021 following the Brazilian frost. They also secured one of the few lots available to source directly from Costa Rica in 2022 despite the country’s lower production, which led to most coffees selling out.
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• Case study

How a roaster’s brand can build buzz around a coffee producer

Buying full containers is not the only way to support the people behind your coffee. Brand collaborations and recommendations help boost producers’ reputations and get them more good customers.
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• Rwanda