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    • Case study

    “Quality, transparency and the story” - how Langøra builds strong coffee partnerships

    Langøra, a Norwegian roastery and an ambassador of Algrano, is a strong proponent of transparency and quality in coffee. Prior to the TRØNDELAG KAFFEFESTIVAL festival we spoke to Kristian Helgesen, the owner of Langøra, and Allan `Botre, BDR  from SanCoffee - a coop from Brazil they’ve built a partnership with via Algrano, about the businesses’ core values and what is the impact of the direct relationship on both sides. 
    published over 3 years ago

    • Brazil
    • Product

    EXW -> FCA: change of Algrano terms

    Algrano is happy to announce the migration from EXW to FCA contract terms as of Monday, August 10th, to provide more cost transparency to our customers.
    published over 3 years ago

    • Product

    Set up custom coffee alerts and save time browsing

    Keeping track of all amazing coffees available in the market is not an easy job. To help you stay on top of things and get the latest information about coffees that match your requirements, we're excited to introduce the "My Interest" feature. 
    published over 3 years ago

    • Case study

    Copenhagen Coffee Lab + Jumarp: a Danish-Peruvian synergy

    Read the story of a Nordic roastery Copenhagen Coffee Lab and a Peruvian cooperative Jumarp to see a great example of how simple yet exciting can a direct coffee relationship be. 
    published over 3 years ago

    • Peru
    • Interview

    Caferwa: A link to Rwanda’s past and eyes on the future

    Caferwa was founded in 1995, right after the genocide against the Tutsi. Historically, Rwanda had only produced semi-washed coffees. After the genocide, however, the new government decided to give the sector a boost.
    published over 3 years ago

    • Rwanda
    • Interview

    The magic behind Gasharu’s coffee

    Many people today would describe coffee as magical. As a child growing up in rural Rwanda in the 1990s, the bean had a real superstitious quality to it for Valentin Kimenyi.
    published almost 4 years ago

    • Rwanda
    • Blog

    Fairtrade and high-quality: Taza Dorada competition lots online for the first time

    A story about the finest Mexican coffees of the year, Fairtrade competition, COVID challenges and digital opportunities. 
    published almost 4 years ago

    • Mexico
    • Harvest report

    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
    • Blog

    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
    • Product

    Shipping service: removing the logistics blockers for direct coffee trade

    We are excited to announce the launch of the new feature allowing growers and roasters to find an exporter and a shared container for their coffee sourced directly.
    published almost 4 years ago

    • Case study
    • Webinar

    Demystifying Digital Relationships - Webinar with Gringo Nordic and Neues Schwarz

    Real partnerships between roasters and growers are not only more sustainable, but they are also fun and good for business. This is a recording of a panel discussion on how digital platforms like Algrano can make direct coffee relationships easier and accessible to the players of any size.
    published almost 4 years ago

    • Interview

    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