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Roasted Coffee

International distribution

For markets we do not serve directly, we appoint distributors. Here is what each side carries.

What does a distribution arrangement cover?

We supply roasted coffee at container or pallet scale under our label or yours; the distributor carries importation, destination labelling compliance, warehousing and the local sales relationship. Territory and exclusivity are agreed in writing rather than assumed.

ResponsibilityColinzaDistributor
Green sourcing, roasting and packingYesNo
Export documentation and ocean freightYesDepends on incoterm
Import clearance and dutyDepends on incotermUsually
Destination labelling complianceAdvice and artwork supportLegal responsibility
Local warehousing and logisticsNoYes
Local sales and marketingOrigin content and assetsYes

What differs by market?

Labelling, mostly. US FDA rules, EU FIC with a named EU-based responsible person, and Canadian bilingual requirements each demand different pack copy. Duty rates on roasted coffee also differ sharply from green, and are the distributor cost line most often underestimated.

Resolve labelling before artwork rather than after. Reprinting film because a mandatory statement was missed is the most expensive way to learn a market rule.

Tells us which desk should answer you.

An approximate figure is fine. It determines which buying tier applies.

Optional, and treated as confidential.

Request green offerings

Tell us what you roast and at what volume, and we will send the current position with a basis.

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Request a private label capabilities packet

Formats, minimums, lead times and certification status, in one document.

Request the capabilities packet