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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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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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How to Make the Most of World of Coffee Brussels 2026: 7 Tips For Roasters

How to Make the Most of World of Coffee Brussels 2026: 7 Tips For Roasters

Don’t let the hundreds of booths and events overwhelm you. This trade show is a rare opportunity to build the face-to-face producer relationships that define sourcing for years to come. Discover our tips to stay focused and ensure your time in Brussels transforms your business.

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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.

Read more
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Trade Show Best Practices for Coffee Producers (Tips from Algrano's Sales Team)

Trade Show Best Practices for Coffee Producers (Tips from Algrano's Sales Team)

Producers spend thousands to attend a trade show and many come back with nothing but business cards. Learn what our team does to turn a quick chat into a sales opportunity.

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Algrano at World of Coffee San Diego 2026: Agenda For Producers

Algrano at World of Coffee San Diego 2026: Agenda For Producers

Meet roasters, sell your coffee, and learn about Algrano’s Grower Capital program at World of Coffee San Diego 2026. Here’s everything happening at Booth #3622.

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PRF 2026 El Salvador: Algrano’s Agenda

PRF 2026 El Salvador: Algrano’s Agenda

Coming to PRF 2026 El Salvador? Discover how the Algrano Matchmaking Area at the event connects you with shared shipment solutions, financing, and 1:1 direct trade partnerships.

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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.

Read more
people sitting on chairs
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.

Read more
How to Make the Most of World of Coffee Brussels 2026: 7 Tips For Roasters

How to Make the Most of World of Coffee Brussels 2026: 7 Tips For Roasters

Don’t let the hundreds of booths and events overwhelm you. This trade show is a rare opportunity to build the face-to-face producer relationships that define sourcing for years to come. Discover our tips to stay focused and ensure your time in Brussels transforms your business.

Read more
U.S. Roasters: Your Tariff Refund Process

U.S. Roasters: Your Tariff Refund Process

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs and are potentially subject to refunds. Algrano has already filed the claimback on your behalf: no action needed on your end. Here's exactly what happens next.

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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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Sourcing coffee beyond cooperatives in Colombia with La Casiana

Transitioning from local sales to the international market can seem impossible to small and medium producers, yet they are the best partners for roasters of a similar size. Learn how farmer Esteban Uribe is driving change within his family to embrace the global arena.

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He's a non-certified organic experimental farmer. They call him madman

Meet Igork Chavez of Mancile Cafe, an agronomist, self-taught specialist in processing with a love for sustainability. According to his workers, this makes him a madman. But is he really? His samples have travelled all the way from the mountains of Cordillera de Montecillos in Honduras to Switzerland and are available to order now (but not for long, so act fast)!

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A new-gen mill putting coffee farmers first in Nicaragua

Sajonia Estate Coffee is offering a range of single-farm coffees on the marketplace for the first time this year. The mill embraces a service-provider approach, still rare among aggregators, and puts farmers on top of their priority list.

Get samples now!

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Better pricing for sustainable coffee? Here are some examples

The coffee industry is a breeding ground for ideas on how to tackle supply chain inequalities. Learn about initiatives and pricing models developed to answer the million-dollar question: how can we set prices that support a more sustainable coffee production?

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The journey of two fine robustas from the Scotland of India to Algran

Venkids Valley Estate is one of the new producers onboarded by Algrano. Learn how farmer Pavan Nanjappa prepared for his debut in our marketplace and taste his fine robusta, now available to order in small volumes. This is an opportunity for roasters to try one of today’s big coffee trends, which is likely here to stay.

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Algrano Market Trends Report 2022

The report highlights the stabilising effect of long-term relationships on coffee supply and prices with more than 60% of surveyed coffee roasters and producers wanting to invest more in direct trade practices in 2022.

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Why this Honduran co-op is using a micro-lot process on large blends

Cafesmo, in Ocotepeque, hosted an intensive course with fermentation specialist Lucia Solis this February. Instead of only learning how to produce 88+ micro-lots, they want to push the quality of their standard blends and make specialty a strategy that can be scaled up to benefit the entire community.

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Doga Coffee: new generation stays at the farm to build relationships

Third generation Costa-Rican coffee producer Facundo Madrigal is bringing samples to Europe for the first time this March! Graduated in International Business, the 24-year-old is in charge of exporting for the family and has one thing in mind: building direct relationships with roasters.

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Moving from spot coffee to forward buying? Two roasters share their know-how

Spot coffee is convenient. We get it. But forward-buying can help you scale the roastery with a consistent offer. We’ll explain why and share advice from two seasoned roasters: Plot Roasting in the UK and Coffee Architects in Switzerland. 

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