Coffee Trading Excellence Since 1949
Trusted partners in green coffee sourcing, quality control, and sustainable trading across Latin America
Get in TouchOur 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.
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 of Our Locations
Santos • Buenaventura • Guatemala City
Santos, Brazil
Tel: +55 (13) 2127-4144
Rua Quinze de Novembro 96, Santos, SP 11010-150, BrasilBuenaventura, Colombia
Tel: +57 032 297-9189
Street 2 #1a-18, Edificio del Cafe Building, Office 1004Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tel: +502 4669-0057
12-01 Avenida Reforma, Edificio Reforma Montufar, Oficina 9-01Contact Us
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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.