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Direct sourcing calendar 2026-27 for green buyers

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

PUBLISHED:
January 1, 2026
Author:
Algrano

Uncertain markets? Take control of your supply chain

If today’s market state is pushing you to re-evaluate your supply chain, you’ve come to the right place. The Direct Sourcing Calendar 2026-27 isn’t just a piece of roastery decor; it’s your game plan for a smarter, more strategic year.

From "crisis buying" to confident planning

The many touch points of sourcing—tracking harvests, chasing samples, and guessing shipping windows—stops here. This year’s calendar is designed for independent roasters who want to lock in their favourite coffees before they even hit the water.

Why forward buying is your new competitive advantage:

  • Secure selections early: Cup samples months before they are available as "spot" coffee.
  • Budget control: Establish stable pricing outside the volatile C-market.
  • Consistent quality: Maintain your menu profiles by securing multi-origin partnerships in advance.

P.S. Don't miss the new "sticky feature"! Use it to flag your favourite origins and track your specific buying journey directly on your roastery wall.

Sourcing that moves with you

We believe sourcing should be colourful, transparent, and, most importantly, accessible. Whether you are buying 5 bags or 5 containers, we’ve simplified the logistics so you can focus on the roast.

By scanning the QR code on your calendar, you can access to your Digital Planner inside the Algrano platform.

Feature
What it means for you
Shared Shipments
(Platform exclusive)
Direct trade benefits for any volume under 100 bags. We handle the paperwork. Scan the QR code on the Calendar or click here to access the most up to date timings.
Custom Shipments
Total flexibility for orders over 100 bags, delivered to your preferred warehouse.
Direct Access
One click takes you from the calendar to the producer's profile to request samples or start a conversation.
"In the previous world, if I’m like ‘oh gosh, when’s that coffee going to land?’ I have to get on my computer, send an email, write a trader, get more information, wait for them to get back to me. Then I have to write that down somewhere, hope it stays accurate. And with Algrano… All I have to do is log on and all the coffees I have booked are shown. It simplifies information gathering which saves me a ton of time."

Natalie Van Dusen | Chief Caffeinator at Treeline Coffee Roasters, USA.

Your best year of sourcing starts now!

The business is changing. Our team is building the tools to ensure you aren't just reacting to the market, but leading it.

Get Your Direct Sourcing 2026-27 Calendar

See which origins are in harvest and processing, when shipping windows are, and when your coffee will land with a digital version of our Direct Sourcing Calendar!

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