Reuters article dropped overnight. Here is the entire transcript of the interview: Q: How has the Trump coffee tariff cut affected your business and that of other roasters, if at all? A: The Trump Coffee Tariff hurt everybody and exposed a lot of weaknesses throughout the supply chain. On August 5th, I had one primary green coffee supplier in one country, Brazil. I was sitting on a one-legged stool and Trump kicked it. On August 7th, I got up and changed everything. Now, I ha

Sustainability Is Not Just a Buzzword — It’s Our Foundation Lucatelli’s supply chain philosophy emphasizes ethical, sustainable sourcing from growers, transparent operations, and responsible logistics. By working directly with farms committed to sustainable practices, we help ensure environmental and social responsibility at every step. What Sustainable Sourcing Looks Like with Lucatelli Partnering with ethical, traceable farms  — We choose suppliers who value land health, fa

One Supplier, Many Needs: Why Flexibility Matters Not all coffee roasters are the same. Some roast a few dozen kilos per month; others handle hundreds or thousands of kilos weekly. At Lucatelli, we understand this diversity and build our operations to support both ends of the spectrum. Whether you roast 30 kg a year or millions of kilos annually, Lucatelli aims to make green coffee sourcing smooth and flexible. That’s part of our commitment to value and accessibility for all

What Does “Specialty Grade Green Coffee” Really Mean? In a sea of coffee suppliers, the term “specialty coffee” can sometimes be loosely used. At Lucatelli, we believe specialty-grade beans must meet strict standards: no primary defects, proper moisture content, consistency in size and shape, and distinctive sensory attributes in aroma, taste, body or acidity. But quality alone isn’t enough. Transparency about bean origin, processing, and supply chain is essential. That’s why