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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.

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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

Learn: News & Resources

We’re shipping Centrals early. Here’s everything you need to know

January 14, 2025
Luiza Pereira Furquim

Central America’s coffee harvest is another casualty of the weather crisis. Buyers are circling like sharks, and producers are calling it what it is: war. Here’s the full season breakdown and why quick decisions matter. 

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Ethiopia is ahead of schedule—and so should your green buying be

January 6, 2025
Luiza Pereira Furquim

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

December 12, 2024
Luiza Pereira Furquim

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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