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A New Normal: Coffee Consumer Trends 2023

  Against the backdrop of a more conservative economy, we talked to some of our roaster partners about the coffee consumer trends they’re seeing in their cafes, wholesale programs, e-commerce,…

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Sourcing

New Guatemala Huehue & Classic Chimal Smallholders

  We have a limited quantity of new Guatemala offerings coming in this year to both coasts. We keep the selection highly curated and these coffees are special. On the…

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Sourcing

Oaxaca: Truly Classic Coffees, An Endangered Species

  Published 04/26/2023 Notes on Oaxaca coffees from Red Fox Mexico sourcing & sales lead Adam McClellan When we first started sourcing Oaxaca coffees, I felt that part of our…

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Shipping Update

Ethiopia, Mexico On the Way Amid Normalizing Logistics: Q2 2023

  Published 04/03/2023 To listen, click here. As we head into the second quarter of 2023, many threads from the beginning of the year remain. Logistics continue normalizing but are…

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News

Climate Resilience & Solar Dryers in Kenya

  Published 03/14/2023 On a lengthy buying visit to Kenya by Red Fox Kenya sales lead Drew Fitchette and co-founder Aleco Chigounis, they noticed something new: the appearance of solar…

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Quality

Calibrating a Global Cupping Team: Labtime with Joel

  Published 02/21/2023 At Red Fox, our coffee program relies from start to finish on a team of globally-distributed cuppers working simultaneously on shared standards. From the initial purchasing process,…

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Shipping Update

The Great C Market Schism: Q1 2023

  Published 01/10/2023 Happy new year, friends. As we wrap Peru acquisition & shipping season, begin Ethiopia procurement, & prep the lab in Mexico, we’re seeing some distinct trends continue…

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News

Most Peru Roads Re-Opened Post Political Upheaval, Protests

  Published 12/19/2022 Last week, amid a complex and jarring power shift in Peru, mass protests added fear, complexity, and unknown expense to coffee collection and logistics, especially for growers…

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Quality

Why we Switched to Roest: Labtime with Joel

  Published 12/13/2022 When you’re a coffee buyer, sample roast quality and consistency are key. As a green coffee sourcing and trading company, we roast a ton of samples and…

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