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Tu acceso a todo lo relacionado con compra y venta de café verde, y los mercados de café. Historias reales, entrenamiento, y actualizaciones del mercado, para ayudar a que tostadores y productores construyan relaciones honestas de comercio directo.

¿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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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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¿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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US Tariffs on Coffee: August 2025 Update

US Tariffs on Coffee: August 2025 Update

The coffee import landscape has shifted. We break down the new US tariffs and offer actionable strategies for roasters and producers to manage their sourcing, sales, and partnerships.

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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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Peru 2025 Harvest Update: Strong crop for a new chapter

Peru 2025 Harvest Update: Strong crop for a new chapter

After a challenging year marked by defaults and supply issues, Peruvian producers are reporting a strong, promising crop with increased volume and consistent quality. However, new market pressures are emerging. Details in our latest update!

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The US tariffs are here. Need a plan B(razil)?

The US tariffs are here. Need a plan B(razil)?

The new US tariffs, especially the 50% charge on Brazilian coffee, are creating a new reality for roasters. Here, we provide actionable strategies to navigate the challenge, from communicating with producer partners to exploring alternative origins.

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Direct sourcing 2025-26 calendar for green buyers

Your 18-month guide to shipments and arrivals, helping you plan ahead and enjoy the unique benefits of working directly with producers.

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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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How We Calibrate With Sellers & our IKAWA Profile for Ethiopian Coffee

The role of Algrano’s quality lab is to represent coffee well on behalf of sellers without inflating scores or writing sales-y flavour descriptions. To get the balance right, QC Manager Jessica Giacetti keeps the evaluation simple and explains her cupping notes in detail to both buyers and sellers.

In this blog, she explains why she likes to exchange profiles with farmers and shares her roast profile for Ethiopian coffee.

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European Green Deal: what the EU deforestation ban means for coffee

Last week, a friend sent me a link on Instagram. An angry person shared an article from a Kenyan web Apparently, the EU had banned Kenyan coffee, pulling the carpet from under producers’ feet once again.

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Two Jaén cooperatives addressing deforestation in coffee production

Deforestation has become a common ground for Peruvian coffee. By promoting the planting of timber trees, cooperatives promote reforestation and facilitate access to smallholder financing in Peru.

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Why source organic coffee from Brazil?

Only 0.3% of Brazil's coffee is organic. It's hard to get and considered expensive by many roasters. But Brazil has the scale and technology to lead organic  production. Learn about the country's history and why a Swiss roaster chose this origin for their main organic espresso.

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Coffee Procurement 101: What Information Producers Need From Roasters?

If you can’t find the coffee you want on the marketplace, you can ask producers for more samples. You just need to give them the right information. Learn how to communicate about quality, price, and preparation to find the right coffee for your roastery.

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What Is a Fair Coffee Price? We Asked. Five Coffee Producers Answered.

No one person has the ultimate answer to this question (sorry!). But if anyone is in the position to define what fair coffee prices are, it’s a coffee producer.

We asked five growers from Indonesia to El Salvador and their answers are worth the time you need to spend reading them.

They reflect on road maintenance, incremental payments, decision-making authority, and much more.

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Rast Kaffee: how to find the right coffee producer for your roastery

You can find many coffees that suit your needs on the marketplace. But to build a consistent offer, you need a producer with a similar mindset.

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Ethical Coffee: 5 Growers Answer What Coffee Ethically Sourced Is

Five producers share their definition of ethical coffee or responsible coffee. And do you want to know what they think an ethical coffee roaster is? We have the answers here.

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How Germany’s largest roastery sources Single Origin coffees

Discover why a roastery that buys mostly commercial lots relies on direct trade for traceability. Learn what they look for when talking to producers and why they value stories and professionalism as much as cup quality.

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Sourcing coffee beyond cooperatives in Colombia with La Casiana

Transitioning from local sales to the international market can seem impossible to small and medium producers, yet they are the best partners for roasters of a similar size. Learn how farmer Esteban Uribe is driving change within his family to embrace the global arena.

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