Why would it benefit me to roast in the states instead from the source location in Columbia?

[frankK]

Looking to distribute in the States and wasn't sure why our coffee shows up raw, is it a freshness issue or a USDA issue?
I am looking to distribute coffee in capsules to local markets in USA.
Thanks!

 

[topher]

I am not sure what you are asking here. What do you mean your coffee shows up raw?

 

[frankK]

I am not sure what you are asking here. What do you mean your coffee shows up raw?

I am interested in importing coffee from Columbia. I notice that most people import the beans and decide to roast and package here, is their a reason for that? Wouldn't be more economical to roast and package in Columbia?

 

[topher]

No. It also comes down to freshness. Green coffee stays fresh longer. Then there is Me being a roaster...I do not trust anyone else to roast my coffee.

 

[Latenightc]

I would not purchase any coffee not roasted locally.

 

[meforevercrazy]

I am interested in importing coffee from Columbia. I notice that most people import the beans and decide to roast and package here, is their a reason for that? Wouldn't be more economical to roast and package in Columbia?

I think it all comes down to how fresh the coffee is. Shipping coffee from somewhere else may take some time depending on the customs regulations?

I was planning to do the same for my shop, have coffee beans shipped to the US from the Philippines so that I have a unique value prop for my marketing promotions, this is what my email marketing agency suggested as well. but it's been tough since customs in the Philippines are a bit strict when shipping local products outside.

 

[meforevercrazy]

No. It also comes down to freshness. Green coffee stays fresh longer. Then there is Me being a roaster...I do not trust anyone else to roast my coffee.

By green coffee you mean?

 

[topher]

Green coffee as in unroasted/raw . I have to say this also. I probably wouldn't buy Colombian coffee from a source that spells it incorrectly.

 

[meforevercrazy]

Green coffee as in unroasted/raw . I have to say this also. I probably wouldn't buy Colombian coffee from a source that spells it incorrectly.

LOL