Green coffee logistics & buying

Compliance and food safety

Compliance and food safety

This topic explains the compliance and food safety requirements in green coffee logistics, covering international regulations, contamination risks, and best practices to meet buyer and consumer expectations.

Costing and landed price calculations

Costing and landed price calculations

This topic explains how the landed price of green coffee is calculated, including farmgate costs, logistics, fees, and importer margins, giving buyers and producers a clear view of cost structures in trade.

Blending vs single-origin strategies

Blending vs single-origin strategies

This topic explains the differences between blending and single-origin strategies in coffee, why roasters choose one over the other, and how these approaches affect quality, branding, and consumer experience.

Quality approval and claims

Quality approval and claims

This topic explains how quality approval works in green coffee trade, what happens when shipments don’t meet contract specifications, and how claims are managed between buyers and sellers.

Risk management and insurance

Risk management and insurance

This topic explains the role of risk management and insurance in green coffee logistics, covering the main risks, how they are mitigated, and the insurance policies that protect producers, exporters, and buyers.

Warehouse storage best practices

Warehouse storage best practices

This topic explains best practices for storing green coffee in warehouses, focusing on climate control, bag handling, sanitation, and inventory management to preserve quality and prevent losses.