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Building Stability Amidst the Chaos: Q1 2026

January 15, 2026

Welcome to Q1 of 2026. We’re currently on the ground in Ethiopia, Mexico, & Kenya sourcing coffee for the coming months, as final Peru containers go afloat from a challenging…

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An Unusual Season in Peru

October 6, 2025

At this point in the year, we’re usually in the midst of a very traditional forward booking campaign as we furiously process and ship Peruvian coffee to the states, with…

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Shipping Update

Southern Hemisphere Arrivals Begin Amid High, Volatile Market, Tariffs: Q4 2025

September 30, 2025

Welcome to the final quarter of 2025. As the industry continues to absorb shocks from tariffs & a high & volatile C market, our first southern hemisphere coffees are beginning…

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Better Weather, Competitive Market Conditions in Nariño

September 18, 2025

Nariño harvest is upon us. After weeks on the ground cupping coffee, talking to producers, and making commitments, we’re excited for the highly curated selection of coffees we’re shipping from the…

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Stellar Bolivia Coffee: More Precious Than Ever

September 11, 2025

Bolivia’s coffees, always limited in volume due to the country’s relatively small total production, are more precious than ever.  As 50% tariffs and recent frosts in Brazil cause buyers to scramble…

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New Origin Alert: Red Fox Jumps Into Burundi!

August 28, 2025

We’re so excited to introduce a new origin: Burundi. This is our first venture into Burundi as Red Fox, but we’re bringing an abundance of experience and history as well…

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Superb Quality, Positive Regulatory Shifts in Kanzu

August 14, 2025

We’re days from having our first of two Kanzu containers afloat for fall arrival. These coffees will ship to the East Coast for maximum efficiency, with volume transfers to the…

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Shipping Update

Expect the Unexpected & Prepare Accordingly: Q3 2025

July 2, 2025

As we enter the second half of 2025, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected & prepare accordingly. Logistics remain complicated by geopolitical uncertainty, the historically high C market shows strong…

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Sourcing

Never Bet Against Mexico

June 17, 2025

From Mexico Sourcing & Sales Lead Adam McClellan For us, Mexico sourcing is a labor of love—with emphasis on the labor as much as the love. It’s difficult to convey…

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