OUR distribution MODEL
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The stretch
Transparency & Traceability at the Forefront
We are able to stretch the farmgate price by eliminating unnecessary middlemen in the chain and by establishing a relationship and buying directly from the farmer.
We are aware of the socio-economic gap that farmers deal with. We are determined to offer detailed insights about our supply chain. Sector-wide transparency provides context for fair negotiations. Our main goal is to stretch the income of the farmer as much as we can in order to aid them in their goal of continued coffee excellence, while also encouraging opportunities to expand their farms, technology, businesses and knowledge.
Price Breakdown
60%
FARMGATE PRICE
-Farmer contribution
-Micro-Mill- This can vary from farmer to farmer due to some having more extended processing facilities.
15%
LOGISTICS
This includes managing the export, inland and international shipping, export paperwork, origin warehousing, insurance, import and clearance costs at the port of Rotterdam, Q-grading, risk management, bureaucracy.
This also includes the Costa Rica-ICAFE- Export tax which is 1.5% of FOB price
20%
GROUNDS OPERATIONS
Covers the costs and efforts associated with managing and supporting our sales and supply chain activities. This includes sourcing and importing coffee from partner producers, promoting their products, and coordinating logistics from origin to roaster.
The fee also accounts for operational expenses such as sample shipping, organizing cuppings, participating in international events, and facilitating access to financing when needed. In addition, it covers transaction-related costs including currency exchange fluctuations, financial losses, and marketing and sales activities.
Beyond logistics and sales, this percentage reflects the time and expertise invested in building and maintaining strong relationships between producers, roasters, and logistics partners, as well as managing risk, coordinating deliveries, and overseeing shipping and warehousing operations.
5%
FINANCING
This percentage is our financing cost through loans that we take in order to ensure upfront payment to our partner farmers for the Spot coffees.
When you participate in our #JOINTHEBOAT pre-sale, you enjoy this discount due to upfront commitment, which also gives our farmers great security in the allocation of their coffees.
let's talk...
Annelise Scholl
founder
Born in Costa Rica and half Dutch, Annelise is on a mission to function as a bridge for Costa Rican farmers. She wants to raise the bar for all players in the coffee industry, helping farmers improve their crop, the livelihood of their families and leading them on their journey to conquer the international market. Annelise's vision lies in supporting the development of new value-driven business models, managing the articulation of a business strategy and is the creator behind the #jointheboat campaign.