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How to research a roaster before you message them

Their website, LinkedIn and Instagram tell you who buys, what they source and what they care about. Here's what to look for before you hit send.

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How to research a roaster before you message them

How to research a roaster before you message them

Their website, LinkedIn and Instagram tell you who buys, what they source and what they care about. Here's what to look for before you hit send.

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How to reward your loyal buyers with a private offer

How to reward your loyal buyers with a private offer

Your cost to sell to the same roasters goes down after the third year, giving you flexibility to reward them. Identify which roasters can get an offer without the Matchmaking fee. They get a better price and your FOB remains the same.

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How to use your CRM data for repeat coffee sales

How to use your CRM data for repeat coffee sales

Six ideas on how to use the roaster information you already have to improve retention, sell more to the same buyers and make cold leads warm again.

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How to research a roaster before you message them

Their website, LinkedIn and Instagram tell you who buys, what they source and what they care about. Here's what to look for before you hit send.

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people sitting on chairs
How to reward your loyal buyers with a private offer

How to reward your loyal buyers with a private offer

Your cost to sell to the same roasters goes down after the third year, giving you flexibility to reward them. Identify which roasters can get an offer without the Matchmaking fee. They get a better price and your FOB remains the same.

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How to use your CRM data for repeat coffee sales

How to use your CRM data for repeat coffee sales

Six ideas on how to use the roaster information you already have to improve retention, sell more to the same buyers and make cold leads warm again.

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How to keep your green coffee buyers: when to follow up

How to keep your green coffee buyers: when to follow up

The three key moments when every producer should engage their buyers to strengthen relationships and improve retention

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Peru's 2026 harvest is smaller and later than usual - here's how we can help

Peru's harvest is later and smaller than usual this year as a result of heavier rain and disease. Direct relationships with producers mean harvest timing and availability are being tracked in real time, so roasters have a clearer picture of what's coming. Here's what's happening and how to plan.

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U.S. Roasters: Your Tariff Refund Update

U.S. Roasters: Your Tariff Refund Update

Tariffs paid on green coffee imports are approved for refund. Here's what that means for how and when your money comes back, and next steps.

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Brazil & Peru 2026 Harvest Update

Brazil & Peru 2026 Harvest Update

Fresh from World of Coffee Brussels 2026, we sat down with roasters and producers from Brazil and Peru to get a clear read on this year's harvests. Here's what we learned about both origins and what it means for your sourcing plans.

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World of Coffee Brussels 2026: Algrano Agenda for Roasters & Producers

World of Coffee Brussels 2026: Algrano Agenda for Roasters & Producers

World of Coffee Brussels is one of the few moments in the year when roasters and producers are all in the same room. Algrano's booth is where we make the most of that. This is your guide to everything happening at Booth #11147 on 25–27 June 2026.

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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.

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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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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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How the end of the zoning law is affecting Rwanda's  coffee harvest

Fresh samples from Rwanda are on the way. They will be available between the end of May and early June, as the country’s harvest moves to its final stage.

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EUDR progress update: compliance timeline and the territorial approach

Algrano has verified the first batch of geolocalisation data provided by producers earlier this year. This was an important step in understanding the data quality requirements and potential problems.

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