Dear Coffee Lovers,
First, we would like to say thank you for your years of support. Without you we would not be able to support our farmers by paying above the fair trade rate and giving back 2% to our nonprofit partners.
As you all know, we have been fighting inflation for the past 4 years. In 2022 we had to increase our prices due to labor costs, commodity prices on green beans, and unusual increases in transport costs. Since 2022 our company has been able to grow – thanks to coffee lovers like you sharing us with your friends and family. This growth has helped to offset some of our increased costs since 2022. We are grateful to be able to hold off on a price increase for the past two and a half years.
Having said all of that we have encountered some unique challenges in 2024. Unprecedented droughts in Brazil and Vietnam – the two largest producers of coffee – have caused the commodity price for green beans to go up a dollar per pound within 2024 alone. Additionally, harvest yields in Papua New Guinea are down for the first time in our 25 years of roasting coffee. Papua New Guinea has also had some challenges this year in getting organic certifications on their harvest. As many of you know, we roast a lot of coffee from Papua New Guinea. All of these issues have put pressure on our sourcing and green bean costs.
For us to keep up with these rising green bean costs and maintain the quality you have come to expect over the past 25 years, we must increase our prices.
The new pricing will take effect December 1st, 2024.
The club prices will look as follows:
- The 2lb Club and the 32 Pod Club will now be $42.99 ($1.34/oz) with FREE Shipping.
- The 3lb Club and the 48 Pod Club will now be $58.99 ($1.23/oz) with FREE Shipping.
- The 4lb Club and the 64 Pod Club will now be $69.99 ($1.09/oz) with FREE Shipping.
While we are disappointed to have to raise our prices again, it is important to note that we are still very competitive on the per ounce rate when compared to our competitors. Most of our competitors sell their coffee in 10oz or 12oz bags and charge shipping. We’re proud to provide you with fast, free shipping on all club shipments.
Thank you for your understanding and choosing to buy our beans for your daily cup of coffee. This choice makes a difference for our farmers, our staff, and our family.
T.J. Fittis
CEO
Camano Island Coffee Roasters