Coffee prices surged throughout 2025, driven by a perfect storm of supply constraints and geopolitical tensions, and they’re not expected to fall anytime soon. Operational...

Mintel’s 2026 global food and drink predictions include protein-packed ingredients, multi-sensory menu items, and a focus on nostalgia and familiarity. Social media feeds are full...

A multi-roaster café offers coffee from different roasters at any given time. Some always opt for coffee from a specific roaster to provide consistency, while...

Iced, customised drinks are taking over coffee shop menus, often outselling “traditional” hot coffee beverages. Major UK chain Caffè Nero’s cold drink sales rose 56%...

As market volatility reshapes the coffee industry, the ability to attract and retain exceptional talent has never been more critical.  The most successful coffee businesses...

The cleanliness of a coffee shop makes a huge first impression on customers. While cleanliness shapes a cafe’s reputation from a customer’s perspective, the unseen...

Around the world, headlines are warning consumers that a sharp increase in coffee shop prices is a real possibility. Talks of the AU $10 flat...

The specialty coffee landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. As consumer expectations evolve and operational challenges intensify, coffee shop owners are...

In the current specialty coffee landscape, roasters and café owners face an increasingly complex financial squeeze. Green coffee prices reached historic highs earlier this year,...

High coffee prices, sustained over the last two years and reaching a new record in February 2025, are a lasting reality for the industry. Roasters...

One of the most crucial yet overlooked factors in extracting great espresso is the role of clean equipment. Using well-maintained machines only helps better express...

With rising global inflation rates and ever-increasing retail prices, coffee consumers are more price-conscious than ever. The demand for value for money has been steadily...

Hospitality is a cornerstone of specialty coffee, especially in cafés. In an industry defined by its emphasis on craft and skill, cultivating relationships between baristas...

For centuries, coffee shops have served as prominent social hubs and community spaces. Often considered to embody many of the characteristics of the “third place”,...

In the wake of rising costs, coffee shops and roasters have grappled with a number of challenges over the last few years. Following the pandemic,...

The barista is a key figure in the industry. Acting as the “face” of specialty coffee in cafés around the world, they help inform consumers...