[6] Alterra Baking Company (now Troubadour Bakery) was created in 1999, and in 2007, moved to a new location on Humboldt Boulevard in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood along with the roastery.

The Milwaukee-based Alterra itself remained local while continuing to use the name and acquired resources to expand.

[8] In 2017, Colectivo expanded to include several locations in Chicago, beginning with the Lincoln Park and Logan Square neighborhoods.

[11] In May 2022 the NLRB issued a final decision, ruling that the employees had indeed won their election and could begin contract negotiations with management.

"[13] The owners and a few employees traveled to Guatemala and bought a vintage restored 1958 colectivo, which is to make appearances in Milwaukee beginning in 2013.

[14] The company has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for its extensive efforts in expanding green power awareness.

[17] In 2008, the Humboldt Boulevard location won Best Environmentally Friendly Project from the Milwaukee Business Journal Real Estate Awards.

Following this, Colectivo released a statement on their website that was also emailed to customers, stating that, "We are disappointed by this result because a majority of our coworkers did not vote in favor of unionization and because the NLRB counted votes of several individuals who announced their resignations prior to the close of the election", but reaffirming that, "[Colectivo] will, of course, respect the rules and bargain in good faith."

In the months following the election, the latter statement also faced criticism, as Colectivo continually appealed to the NLRB for various reasons, requesting that they not certify the vote.