Coffee Trading Excellence Since 1949

Trusted partners in green coffee sourcing, quality control, and sustainable trading across Latin America

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Our Heritage

It all started back in 1949 with John-Aage Bendz Erreboe Wolthers, known more commonly as John Wolthers. What began as a young food purchase Junior Buyer's opportunity to move to Brazil and become the green coffee buyer for the Coop Group has evolved into a multi-generational legacy of excellence in coffee trading.

From John Wolthers Sr.'s pioneering work in Santos, Brazil, to Christian Wolthers' expansion into specialty coffee markets, and now under Rasmus Wolthers' leadership as CEO, we have built lasting relationships with producers, exporters, and buyers worldwide.

Today, Wolthers & Associates is responsible for over 4 million bags exported yearly, as well as over 1 million bags of Quality Control, maintaining our commitment to responsibility, transparency, relationships, and connectivity in the modern coffee industry.

John Wolthers cupping coffee, demonstrating coffee tasting expertise
75+
Years of Excellence
4M+
Bags Exported Yearly
1M+
Quality Control Bags

Our Services

FOB Brokerage

Managing on average 3.5 million bags annually with dedicated logistics and price fixation support, connecting buyers and roasters directly to farms and coops.

Quality Control

State-of-the-art laboratories in Santos/Brazil, Buenaventura/Colombia, and Guatemala City with qualified Q Graders ensuring top quality for major brands.

Sustainable Trading

Farm cluster management ensuring great workspaces and incentivizing regenerative production practices across our network.

Global Connections

Bridging producers, coops, and exporters to buyers across Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia with comprehensive logistics support.

Internal Market

Direct involvement with farms and cooperatives, providing market insights and connecting supply with demand.

Origin Services

Hosting trips to origin, special farm events, vessel booking assistance, and dedicated sampling request support.

Quality Assurance Excellence

Service Comparison: PSS vs SS

Process Step PSS SS
Sample received and registered
Initial analysis, grading and cupping
Report to client
Third-party sample collection at port
Sample comparison with approved PSS
Final approval, or reject and restart process
SS Storage for 6 months
Highest reliability on arrival quality
Lower cost
Certificates and monthly reports

Risk Reduction

Helps reduce business risks and avoids costly rejections through comprehensive quality assurance.

Fast Logistics

Quick sample logistics resulting in faster shipments and improved supply chain efficiency.

Trust Building

Builds long-term trust with buyers and roasters through consistent quality and reliability.

Global Presence

Our Strategic Locations Across Latin America

Map showing Wolthers & Associates locations across Latin America: Santos, Brazil; Buenaventura, Colombia; Guatemala City, Guatemala

Map of Our Locations

Santos • Buenaventura • Guatemala City

Santos, Brazil

Tel: +55 (13) 2127-4144

Rua Quinze de Novembro 96, Santos, SP 11010-150, Brasil

Buenaventura, Colombia

Tel: +57 032 297-9189

Street 2 #1a-18, Edificio del Cafe Building, Office 1004

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Tel: +502 4669-0057

12-01 Avenida Reforma, Edificio Reforma Montufar, Oficina 9-01

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Our Contact Details

Trading Inquiries

Email: trading@wolthers.com

For all trading and brokerage related questions, quality control services, and new business opportunities.

Logistics Support

Email: logistics@wolthers.com

For shipping coordination, sample requests, vessel booking, and logistics assistance.

Quality Control Services

Email: qualitycontrol@wolthers.com

For quality control services and testing across all origins including Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala.