Condesa CO-LAB Blog

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Oliver Brown Interview

Meet the team: Oliver Brown Next up in our series of interviews with Condesa team members, we're talking to Oliver Brown, our Specialty Coffee Sales and Quality Control Manager. Oliver's interest in coffee started when he was young, and he has worked in several...

Luke Terrey interview

Meet the team: Luke Terrey We know that sourcing the high-quality coffee we do simply wouldn’t be possible without the skills and hard work of our team. That’s why we’re kicking off a new series of articles where readers can meet our team members, learn more about...

Sourcing alternatives to Colombian coffee for blends

Among many coffee professionals, Colombian coffee has a reputation for its flavour and body. It has a strong presence in the international coffee sector, and has been popular around the world for decades. We’ve been bringing high-quality Colombian coffees to our...

Freight and Logistics in the Coffee Sector

Logistics & challenges for shipping coffee Before they are roasted, ground, and brewed, green coffee beans are exported from producing regions around the world, and generally travel by sea freight in shipping containers. When green coffee is shipped, time is of the...

How does the weather in Brazil affect the global coffee market?

Brazil is the largest coffee-producing region in the world, accounting for about one-third of global coffee production. Expert estimates claim the country will produce around 56.3 million bags (3.4 billion kg) of coffee in the 2021/2022 crop year. As it is responsible...

So, what can coffee roasters and green buyers do to keep business running smoothly?

Firstly, good planning and communication with your partners and teams is now more essential than ever before. Speak to your green coffee supplier to understand the market properly and appreciate why shipping is taking longer. Secondly, try to adjust your timelines and...

How have world events affected global shipping & logistics?

In the past 18 months, a number of events have affected global shipping, not least of which was the Covid-19 pandemic. Even today, some ports are closed or operating at limited capacity because of the novel coronavirus. Earlier in the year, the Chinese port of Yantian...

Not just any shipping container

Green coffee is a raw agricultural product that is sensitive to light and moisture. Optimum levels of the latter should be around 11% to 14% once the beans are processed and dried. Beyond these, the coffee’s quality will start to diminish. A stable temperature should...