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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
Experience Guatemala - Take the virtual origin trip with Algrano
A virtual experience designed to help you explore Guatemalan coffee scene and meet Fernando, Karen, André, Christian and Mario - five Guatemalan producers dedicated to quality and innovation!
published almost 4 years ago- Guatemala
IWCA El Salvador: female leaders bringing unity to a divided country
How AMCES (Alianza de Mujeres en Café de El Salvador), one of the seven coffee producer guilds operating in El Salvador, is standing out for its efforts to unify the sector and bring growers together through education.
published about 4 years ago- El Salvador
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
How can I build strong relationships with growers?
How can I build strong relationships with the growers? Today we answer a bonus question, in response to Perfect Daily Grind's blog: 5 Questions Roasters Should Ask Their Green Coffee Importer.
published about 4 years agoCut 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
Gallery: A glimpse into Las Capucas, Copán
Photo Gallery, A glimpse into Las Capucas, Copán
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
Purchasing Options & The Receiving Process - Algrano’s answer to 5 Questions Roasters Should Ask Their Green Coffee Importer
Purchasing Options & The Receiving Process. Today we answer the 4th question, in response to Perfect Daily Grind's blog: 5 Questions Roasters Should Ask Their Green Coffee Importer.
published about 4 years agoLabelling 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