The Foxhole

Fuel Costs Up, C Market Down, FOB Prices Holding: Q3 2026

As we enter Q3 2026, the sourcing landscape presents complexity upon complexity as we’ve come to expect. The C market is down, fuel costs are up, & FOB prices at origin are holding their ground. We’re keeping a tight watch on all things logistical as we move into sourcing in the southern hemisphere for the fall & winter months.  Listen for the scoop on logistics, the C market, & every origin in which we work.

C Market Dip V Origin Realities & Tense Geopolitical Landscape: Q2 2026

Welcome to Q2 of 2026. As geopolitical tensions increase, logistics grow more complex & expensive even as the C market eases up, unmatched by local prices for premium coffee in our sourcing regions. Meanwhile, our Ethiopia coffees are afloat & better than ever, Mexico lots are trucking overland, Kenyan lots are making landfall, & we’re working hard to stay ahead of the chaos & buffer the world’s volatility with a measure of stability.

Building Stability Amidst the Chaos: Q1 2026

Welcome to Q1 of 2026. We’re currently on the ground in Ethiopia, Mexico, & Kenya sourcing coffee for the coming months, as final Peru containers go afloat from a challenging yet productive season. The C market has tentatively sustained something more level than we’ve seen in recent quarters, shipments are starting to plan routes through the Suez again, all origins are currently relieved from coffee tariffs, & a strong sense of moving forward despite uncertainty around future upheaval is the moment. Listen for the scoop on logistics, the C market, & every origin in which we work.

Southern Hemisphere Arrivals Begin Amid High, Volatile Market, Tariffs: Q4 2025

Welcome to the final quarter of 2025. As the industry continues to absorb shocks from tariffs & a high & volatile C market, our first southern hemisphere coffees are beginning to land while the rest make their way to the States. The closest we’ve come to a new normal seems to be constant vigilance & flexibility, so that’s our play—but there’s much to be excited about, including our entry into a new origin. Read on for the scoop on logistics, the C market, & every origin in which we work.

Expect the Unexpected & Prepare Accordingly: Q3 2025

As we enter the second half of 2025, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected & prepare accordingly. Logistics remain complicated by geopolitical uncertainty, the historically high C market shows strong signs of letting up, coffees are flying out of the warehouse as fast as we can stock them, & we’re prepping heavily for strong seasons in our southern hemisphere origins.  Listen for the scoop on logistics, the C market, & every origin in which we work.