3/3 - Smart Moves: Private Label Coffee and Supply Chain Collaboration Through Latin America

In today’s coffee economy, resilience is built through smarter collaboration. At Savor Brands, we’re helping roasters and farmers work together to overcome global challenges—including tariffs—by thinking differently about how coffee moves from origin to shelf. Through private labeling and origin-side roasting, we’re creating a supply chain that’s more efficient, more sustainable, and more equitable for everyone involved.

The Latin American Advantage

Historically, much of the coffee packaging world depended on routes with extremely high import tariffs—some exceeding 100%. These heavy costs created barriers for small and medium-sized roasters looking to scale without sacrificing quality or margins. Now, by collaborating directly with producers in Latin America, and roasting at origin based on each roaster’s unique recipe, we're able to box and ship finished coffee products through Latin America. While imports via Mexico (for example) still carry a 10% tariff, that’s a world of difference compared to traditional channels. This isn’t about avoiding taxes—it’s about creating a collaborative supply chain where every link shares the load and benefits fairly.

Saving Weight, Gaining Strength

Roasting at origin doesn’t just change the geography—it changes the math. Green coffee beans lose about 15% of their weight during roasting. By exporting roasted coffee instead of green, we reduce overall shipping weight and costs before the product even crosses a border. That 15% weight savings, combined with the respective country's lower tariff, can lead to an estimated 5% net profit improvement for roasters —without cutting corners on quality or story. It’s a smarter, leaner model that respects every contributor along the way.

Private Label with a Purpose

Private labeling isn’t just for mass-market brands anymore. At Savor Brands, we help roasters of all sizes develop private label solutions that stay true to their identity, quality standards, and origin partnerships. Each coffee bag tells a story: one that starts at the farm, takes root in collaborative roasting and packaging, and ends up in the hands of customers who care. Whether you’re launching a new product line or scaling sustainably, private label through Latin America offers a new kind of freedom—and a better future for everyone involved.

Meet Us at SCA Houston ~ We are at booth #1231

If you’re ready to think differently about sourcing, roasting, and selling your coffee, come visit the Savor Brands team at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston. We’ll be showcasing how private label collaboration and smarter supply chain strategies are reshaping what’s possible. Because when we rise together, we rise stronger.