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AFCA 2026 Addis Ababa: Meet roasters and join cuppings and panel!

Algrano and the African Fine Coffees Association are joining forces. We are bringing a delegation of more than 20—including buyers from the US and Europe—to Ethiopia. Join our panel on "Why buying from Africa feels hard" and register for our Open Cupping.

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AFCA 2026 Addis Ababa: Meet roasters and join cuppings and panel!

AFCA 2026 Addis Ababa: Meet roasters and join cuppings and panel!

Algrano and the African Fine Coffees Association are joining forces. We are bringing a delegation of more than 20—including buyers from the US and Europe—to Ethiopia. Join our panel on "Why buying from Africa feels hard" and register for our Open Cupping.

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Green coffee exempt from US tariffs

Green coffee exempt from US tariffs

The US coffee tariff is gone, but the specific 40% duty on Brazilian coffee hasn't dropped. Here is the breakdown of the conflicting orders and what you need to know before approving your next shipment.

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¿Dónde veo la info de mi próximo embarque?

¿Dónde veo la info de mi próximo embarque?

Revisa tus embarques fácil desde tu cuenta en Algrano. Ahí puedes ver los contratos que van en el contenedor, las fechas de envío, el puerto de salida y los datos del exportador encargado.

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AFCA 2026 Addis Ababa: Meet roasters and join cuppings and panel!

Algrano and the African Fine Coffees Association are joining forces. We are bringing a delegation of more than 20—including buyers from the US and Europe—to Ethiopia. Join our panel on "Why buying from Africa feels hard" and register for our Open Cupping.

Read more
people sitting on chairs
¿Dónde veo la info de mi próximo embarque?

¿Dónde veo la info de mi próximo embarque?

Revisa tus embarques fácil desde tu cuenta en Algrano. Ahí puedes ver los contratos que van en el contenedor, las fechas de envío, el puerto de salida y los datos del exportador encargado.

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Cómo presentar el café a los tostadores: una guía para ventas directas

Cómo presentar el café a los tostadores: una guía para ventas directas

Nico Herr (Mountain Harvest) compartió su experiencia en ventas con tostadores, junto con Luci Ramirez (Humboldt Bay Coffee). Ambas explicaron qué es clave para presentar un negocio de café a distintos tostadores y cómo construir relaciones comerciales sólidas.

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¿Cuál es la diferencia entre ofertas públicas, privadas y con precio en destino?

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre ofertas públicas, privadas y con precio en destino?

Aprende cómo las y los Vendedores Verificados deben configurar sus ofertas de la manera correcta y hazle más fácil la compra a tus tostadores.

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Betting on Partnership: Tasting events with Sancoffee and Clearpath

Join us in Zurich or Raleigh to celebrate two of our partners: Sancoffee and Clearpath. Get an exclusive look at their amazing auction lots before they are gone!

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Bella Barista: From coffee machine vendor to organic roasting powerhouse

Bella Barista: From coffee machine vendor to organic roasting powerhouse

Discover how Marcel Binley of Bella Barista turned crippling cash flow and scary logistics into peace of mind, business certainty, and 30-40% anticipated growth through a partnership with Algrano.

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How to navigate the 50% Brazil tariff: US roaster's strategy guide

How to navigate the 50% Brazil tariff: US roaster's strategy guide

This post brings the most impactful insights from our recent Roasters Panel on the 50% Brazilian Tariffs, offering strategic guidance on how to navigate the shift.

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Producer Voice: Makicuna, Ecuador

Producer Voice: Makicuna, Ecuador

Meet Makicuna, the team on the ground in Ecuador who's cutting through the complexity—high costs, quality swings, and a history of broken trust—to bring European roasters the best specialty lots. Read co-founder André's breakdown of the country's unique coffee regions, the issues holding back its potential, and how their transparent partnerships are setting a new standard.

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Our impact: 2023 progress update

Producers are getting more business and premiums, while new roasters are sourcing more coffee than ever with confidence. Learn about Algrano’s impact, pre-financing, data sharing with producers, and what's beyond relationship coffee. 

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Humboldt Bay Coffee x Mountain Harvest

Discover how Humboldt Bay Coffee transformed its sourcing by partnering directly with Mountain Harvest. This case study reveals how shared values, transparent relationships, and Algrano's model deliver exceptional quality & significant farmer impact!
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What the C?!? The C-market explained

A primer on the C-market, demystifying its terms, jargon, and operations. As market volatility persists, understanding how it operates is more important than ever. For green buyers, navigating price swings and supply uncertainties means making informed decisions rather than waiting on the sidelines.

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We’re shipping Centrals early. Here’s everything you need to know

Central America’s coffee harvest is another casualty of the weather crisis. Buyers are circling like sharks, and producers are calling it what it is: war. Here’s the full season breakdown and why quick decisions matter. 

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Ethiopia is ahead of schedule—and so should your green buying be

We’re optimistic about logistics and quality, but demand will be strong for the second year in a row and the harvest is already wrapping up. Here’s what you need to know to plan ahead. And: what are the new laws that will transform the coffee sector next season.

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All eyes on Honduras after Ethiopian delays and Peru defaults

Honduras is already exporting more coffee than last year. Production may be down slightly, but there’s no talk of shortages. However, roasters should pay close attention to whom they source from. Let’s unpack the Honduran financing landscape and its wave of effects across the sector.

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“I don’t grow coffee in NY”: Ugandan producers on prices and the new crop

Uganda’s Arabica harvest is here, though volumes are down thanks to unpredictable weather. Local exporters are going head-to-head with big traders, supporting farmers with skills and resources. Learn how Uganda’s pricing dynamics impact sustainable sourcing.

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Our impact: 2023 progress update

Producers are getting more business and premiums, while new roasters are sourcing more coffee than ever with confidence. Learn about Algrano’s impact, pre-financing, data sharing with producers, and what's beyond relationship coffee. 

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Know the carbon footprint of each of your coffees

Want to reduce the roastery’s environmental impact? Algrano now calculates the CO2 emissions of each coffee at checkout. Here, you’ll learn where your biggest impact lies, and what options you have to reduce or offset emissions.

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Will there be enough rain in Brazil to put out the fire in the C-market?

The next few months are going to be key in figuring out if coffee prices stay high and just how tight supply will be. For now, green buyers might need to prepare for more price swings. Waiting it out is getting riskier, so a lot of roasters are already raising their own prices.

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Sourcing Brazil for blends & espresso? Up your skills with this green grading guide

Struggling to find a volume coffee from Brazil that fits your budget? You’re not the only one. Learn about how coffee is graded in this origin and discover what options you have to source a good lot at a price that works for you and the producer.

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Are there crop failures hiding in Brazil? The 2024 harvest update

Brazil is producing and exporting a lot of coffee but things are far from smooth. While volumes are good, producers need more cherries to build exportable coffee lots. With crop failures lurking in the forecasts, here’s what green buyers need to know to talk coffee with suppliers.

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Peruvian coffee is in demand and might sell out faster than you think

Exporters and cooperatives from Peru are seeing a surge in contracts despite high parchment prices. Leaf rust has led to a short supply of clean cup lots—just when Peruvian coffee became the go-to option to cover shipping delays from Ethiopia. Get the full picture here.

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Coffee prices are high. Should I contract now or wait?

Arabica futures have risen since November 2023, hitting lockdown levels and leaving buyers at a standstill. But origins like Brazil and Peru are in season and waiting might be a bad call. Let’s explore what’s happening in the market and the solutions to help you secure supply.

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