De Bonenloods

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<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The company&#8217;s own website names René van den Berg and Susan van Schijndel as the people behind the business. Their formal ownership or management titles are not publicly listed. According to a post about the launch, René first delved into the origins and flavor of coffee. He then purchased a roaster and began testing at home, followed by setting up a small roastery and webshop.</p></div>

<h3>Roasting Style and Methodology</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>According to the company, the motivation stemmed from the limited origin information found on many supermarket packages. De Bonenloods also wanted to distance itself from dark roasting, where flavor differences can be less distinct. The documented approach therefore focuses on light to medium profiles. In the selection as of July 18, 2026, all three loose coffees were designated as medium roast.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>De Bonenloods states that it only roasts after an order has been received. This means the company does not keep a stock of pre-roasted coffee. In photos, an electric Aillio Bullet from the R1 series appears to be present. However, De Bonenloods does not name the model itself, so this identification cannot be considered confirmed. Batch size, hourly capacity, and annual production are also not published.</p></div>

<h3>Selection from Brazil</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The public offering as of July 18, 2026, consisted of three coffees and a trial pack of two 200-gram portions. All three coffees came from Brazil. At that time, the origin selection was limited to Paraná, Minas Gerais, and the Socorro region in São Paulo.</p></div>

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<li><strong>Brazilië Capricornio Ellen Fontana Single Womans Lot:</strong> Naturally processed, originating from Fazenda Fronteira in Socorro. The coffee grows at 1,350 meters and has a stated cupping score of 86.75. Packages are available in 500 grams and 1 kilogram.</li>
<li><strong>Capricornio Pionero Brazilië:</strong> A coffee from multiple producers in Paraná, grown between 400 and 1,200 meters. The stated cupping score is 84. The product page mentions Mulheres do Café do Matão, São Jerônimo da Serra, and Fazenda California.</li>
<li><strong>Santos Yellow Bourbon Brazil:</strong> A medium roast from Minas Gerais, grown at an altitude between 600 and 1,250 meters. The coffee is available in 500-gram and 1-kilogram packages. No specific farm, producer, or cupping score is mentioned.</li>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>A separate line for decaffeinated coffee, capsules, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink beverages was not documented.</p></div>

<h3>Sourcing and Sustainability</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>De Bonenloods uses the term direct trade for coffee where the importer buys directly from the farmer. The available explanation does not state that the roastery itself concludes contracts with producers. The name of the importer is not listed on the website. Furthermore, data on volumes, contract duration, producer payments, and trade prices are missing.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The website does not display any certifications such as Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, EU Organic, or B Corp. The roastery states that suppliers must treat the land and workers with care. However, no independent audit or measurement method is published. For Fazenda Fronteira, farm-level data is available, such as forest conservation, composting, and a switch to organic manure. These are not certifications held by De Bonenloods.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The coffee is packaged in resealable bags with a degassing valve. Information regarding the material, recycled content, and recyclability is missing. Additionally, policies concerning energy, waste, emissions, and water usage are not publicly described.</p></div>

<h3>Sales, location, and public activities</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Sales are conducted through their own webshop, with shipping within the Netherlands. Local delivery is mentioned for nine locations around Heeswijk-Dinther. Additionally, the coffees are available at Verkuijlen Groente en Fruit and the Berne Abdijwinkel, both located in Heeswijk-Dinther.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>A public café, tasting room, or permanent espresso bar is not documented. The roasting location is described as a small home roastery. On May 3, 2026, a tasting event took place at the Berne Abdijwinkel. Other recurring workshops, training sessions, or festivals are not publicly announced.</p></div>

<h3>Team and Public Visibility</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Based on the available information, René van den Berg can be described as the executive roaster. Susan van Schijndel appears in communications and at sales events, but her specific role is not documented. Other employees are not mentioned. Furthermore, pricing, competition results, and independent trade publications about De Bonenloods were not publicly documented as of July 18, 2026.</p></div>

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