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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!

Read more
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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 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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