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It’s OK to say no. It’s not OK to say nothing: Takeaways from the Mexico virtual trip
The Ensambles team is young and extremely committed to their work with farmers. When speaking to them, there is no brushing the hard stuff under the rug. Here are our main takeaways from the discussion, from bad prices and systems which keep farmers ignorant to the need to share feedback and market information.
published about 3 years ago- Mexico
Cut in half: what is behind the production losses in Copán’s highlands
The Honduran Discoveries starts on March 16th with 10 lots from Co-operativa Cafetalera Capucas Limitada (or simply Capucas). Looking for better prices after a particularly difficult harvest, Capucas is investing in anaerobic fermentation and dingle-farm coffees. Read our blog to understand how they are fighting against all odds to deliver exceptional coffee.
published about 4 years ago- Honduras
What is a fair price to pay to a small coffee farmer in Peru?
Exporting company Allpa Ruru breaks down the cost of production and earnings of Peruvian smallholders, compares current numbers to the country's estimated living income and presents key facts about the payment structure and the local supply chain. See how much farmers are getting paid and what they need to make a living.
published almost 3 years ago- Peru
Algrano's Market Review - 2021 European Roaster Trends
Download the full report and learn key factors influencing roasters' purchase behaviour, the areas of greatest potential for investment for coffee producers and exporters, communication trends and preferred channels, the price limit that roasters are willing to pay for coffee, regardless of quality, and trends for the year and areas of growth in 2021.
published about 3 years agoColombia Harvest Report 2021
Colombia is the third-largest producer of coffee in the world and the largest producer of washed Arabica. The country is also a strong producer of specialty coffee. Currently, up to 40% of the country’s exports are traded as specialty translating into better prices for growers. Algrano has developed a strong network of partners in Colombia during multiple visits of our team to the country. Find out how producers faced COVID in 2020 and 2021 by reading our latest report and know how the weather impacted on quality.
published over 3 years ago- Colombia
The principles behind Algrano's direct sourcing
To source directly means simply that it is the producers who make you offers when the coffees are still in their possession. The quality, price and samples you get come straight from them. This model has a lot of potential but it is only as ethical as the roaster who embraces it. Below are the principles we endorse to make direct sourcing a tool for positive change.
published over 2 years agoEthiopia and Central America Overview 2021-2022
Ethiopian millers are paying the highest ever prices for cherries and Central American co-operatives are fighting tooth and nail to secure supply against aggressive multinational traders. Download the free report to know more from your partners at origin!
published over 2 years ago- Ethiopia
- Mexico
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Costa Rica
- El Salvador
How to review prices as your green goes up
Supply reductions, climate change, volatility on the C-market, shipping crisis, COVID, and inflation are making everything more expensive. It’s hard not to pass some of the extra costs down to consumers. Learn how two experienced roasters control their costs and approach pricing with customers.
published over 2 years agoHow a roaster is having an impact in the lives of Honduran smallholders
Having an impact at origin is more than paying above the C price for specialty coffee. Dutch roastery Wakuli partners with Cafesmo in Ocotepeque to help farmers improve the quality of their beans so they can get better pay from all of their customers. Their story started at Algrano in 2021.
published over 2 years ago- Honduras
Algrano Market Trends Review 2022
The new Algrano Market Review highlights the stabilising effect of long-term relationships on coffee supply and prices with more than 60% of surveyed coffee roasters and producers wanting to invest more in direct trade practices in 2022.
published about 2 years agoFOB 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.
published almost 2 years ago- Brazil
- Costa Rica
- Ghana
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.
published over 1 year ago- Costa Rica