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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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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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Where do I find information about my next shipment?

Where do I find information about my next shipment?

Track your upcoming shipments easily in your Algrano account. See your contracts onboard the container, the shipping dates, the load port, and find the contacts of the responsible exporter.

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Betting on Partnership: Tasting events with Sancoffee and Clearpath

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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Where do I find information about my next shipment?

Track your upcoming shipments easily in your Algrano account. See your contracts onboard the container, the shipping dates, the load port, and find the contacts of the responsible exporter.

Read more
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How to pitch coffees to roasters: a guide to direct sales

How to pitch coffees to roasters: a guide to direct sales

Nico Herr of Mountain Harvest shares her experience in sales to roasters, alongside one of her partners, Luci Ramirez from Humboldt Bay Coffee. They walk you through what it takes to pitch coffees to roasters, and how to start strong relationships.

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What’s the difference between public, private and landed offers?

What’s the difference between public, private and landed offers?

Learn how Verified Sellers can set up offers correctly and make it easier for roasters to buy.

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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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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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Brazil Coffee Harvest 2025: A roaster's guide to price, timing, and logistics

Brazil Coffee Harvest 2025: A roaster's guide to price, timing, and logistics

Higher quality from Brazil's 2025 harvest is being held back by producers waiting for better prices, creating a challenge for roasters. Keep reading to learn the essential strategies you'll need to navigate the market and secure your supply of coffee.

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Theory Coffee Roasters: From 'crisis buying' to confident planning

Theory Coffee Roasters: From 'crisis buying' to confident planning

Sam LaRobardiere, owner of Theory Coffee Roasters, talks about how he was caught in a reactive cycle of stress and compromise buying spot, but he found a way forward.

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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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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 to roast Ethiopian coffee with Horsham and Pikola - part 2

How to choose a roast profile for Ethiopian coffee, adapt the same lot for filter or espresso, and get an even roast with beans of different sizes.

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How to roast Ethiopian coffee with Horsham and Pikola - part 1

Learn how to roast Ethiopian coffee for filter or espresso, modulate the profile of dense beans and get an even roast with beans of different screen sizes.

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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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