Description
Cropster is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for the coffee industry that helps stakeholders across the supply chain (farmers, roasters, cafés, origin operations, labs) monitor, manage, and optimize operations — from green cherry data and drying through roasting, inventory, cafe operations, and quality control.
Technology
- Cloud
- Desktop/web-based application
- Internet of things (IoT)
- Mobile app
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
Cropster is built on a cloud-based SaaS architecture that integrates IoT-enabled sensors, data logging software, and APIs to capture and analyze real-time data from coffee production, roasting, and brewing equipment. It uses analytics and machine learning to optimize roast profiles, track quality metrics, and manage supply chains, all accessible through web and mobile interfaces synchronized with cloud databases.
Target
- Large size farms
- Medium size farms
- Private sector
- Smallholder farmers
- Academia and research institutions
- Agriculture cooperatives
Cropster serves coffee producers, roasters, and cafés worldwide. The solution is widely used by medium to large farms and cooperatives. Smallholder inclusion is possible through its Origin tools for producers, enabling collaboration with exporters and roasters.
Business model
- Fee for service
- Subscription
Cropster operates on a tiered subscription model with monthly or annual billing, based on the features used by roasters, producers, cafés, or enterprises. Pricing varies per service level such as for roast, cafe, origin, and lab.
Impact
Cropster aims to improve decision-making across the coffee value chain through real-time data insights, quality tracking, and traceability. According to the company profile, the solution helps reduce production losses and optimize roasting consistency while Cropster’s Origin and Commerce modules intend to support equitable partnerships and market access.
