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.

For independent
entrepreneurs

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

Alessandro Hervaz

Honey Coffee Farm, Brazil

News & Resources

Brazil Harvest 2026: Why Roasters Are Sourcing Volume Blend Green Coffee Through Algrano

Brazil's 2026 harvest is bringing increased volume and renewed access to the US market after trade conditions eased from a difficult 2025. However, heavier than normal rain has pushed the season back from its usual June peak. By leveraging direct relationships, roasters can track these real-time shifts to secure their high-volume blend components efficiently.

Peru's 2026 harvest is smaller and later than usual - here's how we can help

Peru's harvest is later and smaller than usual this year as a result of heavier rain and disease. Direct relationships with producers mean harvest timing and availability are being tracked in real time, so roasters have a clearer picture of what's coming. Here's what's happening and how to plan.

When logistics stop getting in the way, relationships get stronger