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Harvest report Mexico - Oaxaca 2020
Coffee production in Oaxaca, Southern Mexico, comes mainly from smallholder farms. The plots of local growers are on average much smaller than the ones located at the neighbouring states of Veracruz and Chiapas. The distances between farms also make it hard for producers to organize themselves.
published almost 4 years ago- Mexico
Leaving the shadow of Antigua: Discover Palencia and Ciudad Vieja
Antigua was Guatemala’s first coffee “brand”. Nestled in a valley near 3 volcanoes, Antigua started cultivating coffee in the mid-1800s, when the national production of indigo for dyes collapsed. Since the rise of the specialty industry in the early 2000s and the subsequent trend for more traceability in the supply chain, Guatemalan growers have adapted.
published almost 4 years ago- Guatemala
How two growers are building a better supply chain in Guatemala
The quality of Mexican coffee can be spectacular. To understand where the quality comes from, we will now introduce you to two coffee areas and the producers we visited this year, starting with Veracruz.
published almost 4 years ago- Guatemala
Harvest report Mexico - Veracruz 2020
The quality of Mexican coffee can be spectacular. To understand where the quality comes from, we will now introduce you to two coffee areas and the producers we visited this year, starting with Veracruz.
published almost 4 years ago- Mexico
Harvest report El Salvador 2020
All Central American countries showed a downward trend in production this season and El Salvador is no exception, as our team learned during our visit to Central America this February.
published about 4 years ago- El Salvador
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
Harvest report - Guatemala 2020
Overall, suppliers estimate that the 2019/2020 crop is down by around 20% to 25%.
published about 4 years ago- Guatemala
Labelling Yirgacheffe coffee: a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma
Labelling a coffee as Yirgacheffe is a powerful marketing tool for roasters and as so should be used. However, it should be used carefully. Generic naming can have a negative impact on the country’s reputation. Accurate labelling, on the other hand, can create a positive feedback loop, protecting the value of the Yirgacheffe name and incentivizing quality.
published about 4 years ago- Ethiopia
Harvest report - Honduras 2020
This month, three members of the algrano team have been travelling to the Western part of Honduras, a country where more than 10% of the people live off the coffee supply chain.
published about 4 years ago- Honduras
Ethiopia trip report: elections, a new minimum price and big fat cherry prices
This has been a very good season for farmers with high prices encouraging growers. We cupped excellent coffees from our partners who maintain a superb quality standard.
published about 4 years ago- Ethiopia
Jumping on Tanzania’s roller coaster
Neel & Vera, farmers based in Tanzania, find time to trial new fermentation methods in the midst of political instability and trade breakdown
published over 4 years ago- Tanzania
Peru Discoveries Origin Report 2019
Peru is the 4th largest coffee producer in Latin America at 4 million bags, the largest Fairtrade, and 2nd-largest organic coffee producer and exporter.
published over 4 years ago- Peru