Connect at Events
Algrano events connect forward-thinking roasters with independent producers. Discover coffees, share insights, and build partnerships that last.
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Upcoming events
Join us for a two-day workshop designed for roasters and green buyers eager to deepen their understanding of direct trade. Algrano covers your accommodation and food, so you can fully immerse yourself in this unique learning experience.
Discover the intricacies of coffee export and import, learn the essential lingo of contracts, nail down quality protocols, and gain invaluable insights directly from producers about the power of direct trade, all within our comprehensive two-day workshop in Zurich.
Cécile Péquillat
cecile@algrano.com
Be part of Mountain Harvest Feedback Loops initiative to build a transparent, connected coffee supply chain.
Kenneth and Nico will share the real story of Uganda’s 2024 coffee season — the wins, struggles, and what’s next. Learn how challenges like price swings and low yields impact everyone.
Listen, ask questions, and help shape coffee’s future — because we grow stronger together.
Available dates:
- Thursday, June 5th
- Monday, June 9th
Nico Herr
nherr@mountainharvest.com
A guided cupping session led by the Mountain Harvest team and partners, where you’ll taste and evaluate the best coffees from the Mt. Elgon region. Expect a casual, interactive evening with top-quality brews, insights into the harvest, and great company.
Sebastian Wiersma
sebastian@cafesmo.com
News & Resources
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From farm to roaster: How coffee producers navigate the market
How do coffee producers really sell their beans and what stands in the way of fair prices? From learning to price and market their own lots to surviving climate shocks and challenging the rules of global trade, Brazilian producers show what it really takes to “go direct.” Featuring insights from the Filter Stories podcast, this post unpacks the real business behind beautiful coffee, and why relationships, not just quality, drive sustainability.
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Algrano at SCA Expo 2025: Redefining coffee relationships in Houston
From a buzzing booth to bold conversations on finance and accountability, producers and roasters came together not just to taste coffee, but to rewrite the rules of how it’s sourced. This post brings you the standout stories: a roaster’s call for real commitment, a producer’s fight for fair credit, and the quiet power of transparent conversations that actually change things.
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SCA Expo 2025: A guide for roasters and producers
Whether you're sourcing green coffee, showcasing your harvest, or just soaking in the energy, SCA Expo 2025 is the place to be.
This guide breaks down everything you need to plan your schedule, taste the right coffees, hit impactful lectures, and build meaningful relationships across the supply chain—especially if you're a roaster or producer. Don’t just attend: make it count.