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Your gateway to all things green coffee buying, selling, and coffee markets. Education, real stories, and market updates to help roasters and producers build true direct trade relationships.

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WOC Geneva 2025: A celebration of evolving partnerships

Celebrating a decade of Algrano's journey at World of Coffee Geneva 2025. Here you can check the highlights the launch of new services to empower producers, the genuine connections forged at the booth, and the community spirit that continues to drive Algrano's mission of people-first coffee trade.

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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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WOC Geneva 2025: A celebration of evolving partnerships

WOC Geneva 2025: A celebration of evolving partnerships

Celebrating a decade of Algrano's journey at World of Coffee Geneva 2025. Here you can check the highlights the launch of new services to empower producers, the genuine connections forged at the booth, and the community spirit that continues to drive Algrano's mission of people-first coffee trade.

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Landed price explained. How going beyond FOB helps your sales to roasters

Landed price explained. How going beyond FOB helps your sales to roasters

Learn how to clearly present your coffee's price to any roaster, discover your coffee's true market value, and become more competitive.

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WOC Geneva 2025: A celebration of evolving partnerships

Celebrating a decade of Algrano's journey at World of Coffee Geneva 2025. Here you can check the highlights the launch of new services to empower producers, the genuine connections forged at the booth, and the community spirit that continues to drive Algrano's mission of people-first coffee trade.

Read more
people sitting on chairs
WOC Geneva 2025: A celebration of evolving partnerships

WOC Geneva 2025: A celebration of evolving partnerships

Celebrating a decade of Algrano's journey at World of Coffee Geneva 2025. Here you can check the highlights the launch of new services to empower producers, the genuine connections forged at the booth, and the community spirit that continues to drive Algrano's mission of people-first coffee trade.

Read more
Landed price explained. How going beyond FOB helps your sales to roasters

Landed price explained. How going beyond FOB helps your sales to roasters

Learn how to clearly present your coffee's price to any roaster, discover your coffee's true market value, and become more competitive.

Read more
Are you ready to sell coffee on Algrano?

Are you ready to sell coffee on Algrano?

What you need to know before sending private offers to your roasters.

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Provide Market Feedback: Join our Roaster Panel

Help producers become better sellers by joining our Roaster Panel. Express your interest here!

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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.

Read more
WOC Geneva 2025: A celebration of evolving partnerships

WOC Geneva 2025: A celebration of evolving partnerships

Celebrating a decade of Algrano's journey at World of Coffee Geneva 2025. Here you can check the highlights the launch of new services to empower producers, the genuine connections forged at the booth, and the community spirit that continues to drive Algrano's mission of people-first coffee trade.

Read more
US tariffs update

US tariffs update

The US has introduced new tariffs on green coffee, starting April 5th, 2025. We understand you may have questions. Below is a summary of the new tariffs and what they mean for roasters in the USA and your supply chain partners at origin.

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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 Bell Lane and Canta Galo built a relationship from a 3-bag order

New to direct sourcing? Read Niko's story. The Irish roaster messaged Brazilian producer Heron on Algrano after a small micro-lot order and quickly connected. Now in the 2nd year of their relationship, Niko has 160 bags on the way. He also secured his favourite anaerobic coffee before the harvest even started and become one of Heron's key partners…

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From the US Marines to an island in Indonesia: meet Troy Kiper of Bright Java Coffee

Bright Java Coffee is the first supplier of high-end Indonesian coffee on Algrano. The man behind the operation is Troy Kiper, an American with a long journey into coffee that started in Afghanistan. This is his story.  

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Friedhats: Managing the Risk of Potato Defect in Rwandan Coffee

Learn what causes Potato Taste Defect and how processors in Rwanda are doing to avoid it. In the end, the risk of finding PTD beans in retail bags is pretty small.

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Algrano Market Trends Report 2021

Learn what European coffee roasters in 15 countries plan for the future and the prices they’re willing to pay for green coffee. Know where roasteries expect to grow and how the rise of e-commerce is affecting their purchases.

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