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What To Do When A Freight Shipment Arrives

March 11, 2026

Freight shipment issues happen—unfortunately, they’re a fact of warehouse life. But, how you receive a truckload or less-than-truckload shipment can make all the difference when an issue arises. The key…

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Sourcing

A Rare Gift, Now Repeatable: Gotiti 2026

March 1, 2026

From Red Fox President & co-founder Aleco Chigounis: Banko Gotiti is a forested area of semi-mythical status located in one of the remotest reaches of Gedeb within the fabled Kochore…

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Sourcing

A Transcendent Year in Agaro, Ethiopia 2026

February 19, 2026

After spending the past month in Ethiopia warehouses cupping with Agaro-based cooperative union Kata Muduga leadership, we’re anticipating a truly exceptional season quality-wise. We will be on the ground in…

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Sourcing

Sourcing Coffee Three Ways in Kenya 2026

February 12, 2026

2026 brings our third Kenya season since the government’s regulations on coffee sourcing underwent a major shift, with a goal of limiting monopoly power in vertically-aligned sourcing companies. It’s made…

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Sourcing

Veracruz Kicking Off Mexico’s 2026 Season Early

January 28, 2026

We’re ready to dig into Mexico’s 2026 season starting with Veracruz. These coffees are year-over-year crowd pleasers from Coatepec and Las Lomas, versatile for high-end blends, standalone drip or espresso…

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Shipping Update

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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Sourcing

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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Sourcing

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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