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Our Story

Connecting Producers and Roasters Online Since 2015

Algrano was founded by three friends Gilles, Christian and Raphael after spending time together in Brazil. They realized that behind the request from one coffee producer to ‘help me sell my coffee’ there was a much deeper need to address the information asymmetry and power imbalances in the industry, and the internet provided a chance to do things better.

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Our vision

Algrano’s vision is to create ​​a prosperous and connected global coffee community.

Our mission

We create change with technology to enable independent producers and roasters to thrive.

Circles

For independent
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You can still buy coffee from Alessandro Hervaz, who was one of the first to list his coffee with us. Honey Farms and APAS have made over 180 sales directly to 58 roasters in Europe and the USA.

“As a small producer, when I manage to sell our specialty coffees internationally, I get an average 50% price increase compared to the domestic market, and up to 100%. That makes a big difference to me.”
Alessandro Hervaz
Honey Coffee Farm, Brazil
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Alessandro Hervaz
Honey Coffee Farm, Brazil

News & Resources

Help producers grow: Join our Roaster Panel or become a Producer Representative

June 18, 2025
Algrano

Help producers become better sellers by joining our Roaster Panel or becoming a Producer Representative. Express your interest in one or both.

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World of Coffee Geneva 2025: Join Algrano for a week of connection, celebration, and coffee!

June 10, 2025
Algrano

Join Algrano at Booth #1369 at World of Coffee Geneva, June 26th to 28th. Celebrate our 10th anniversary, meet producers & roasters, experience unique cuppings, explore DACH market insights with CEO Raphael Studer, and network with roasters and coffee professionals cycling through Geneva. Your hub for direct sourcing – connect with the Algrano team!

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From farm to roaster: How coffee producers navigate the market

May 22, 2025
Algrano

How do coffee producers really sell their beans and what stands in the way of fair prices? From learning to price and market their own lots to surviving climate shocks and challenging the rules of global trade, Brazilian producers show what it really takes to “go direct.” Featuring insights from the Filter Stories podcast, this post unpacks the real business behind beautiful coffee, and why relationships, not just quality, drive sustainability.

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