Vasileia is a freelance copywriter, editor, and world traveler who is always inspired by the coffee community. She also works to help educate people about baristas and their work.
Mature specialty coffee markets, such as North America, Western Europe, East Asia, and Australia, are facing unprecedented challenges. Marked by record coffee prices and rising...
The coffee industry is facing unprecedented financial pressure. Green coffee prices have more than doubled, credit rates are climbing, and business costs – ranging from...
Reflecting on the coffee industry in 2024, one prevailing trend stands out: the wave of acquisitions that has reshaped the landscape of green coffee trading...
The coffee competition scene has long been dynamic, characterised by wider industry trends and leading innovation. But in 2024, in particular, there have been some...
This year has been particularly eventful for the coffee industry, especially for roasters. Marked by the impending European Union deforestation regulation, persistent market volatility, historic...
Over the last few years, there has been a boom in specialty coffee-focused events. Increasing in both number and variety, trade shows, expos, and festivals...
The term “sustainability” is inescapable in the coffee industry. According to research from Mintel, almost half of new global coffee products launched in 2020 had...
Specialty coffee culture has come a long way over the past decade or so. In many countries around the world, the number of coffee shops...
Specialty coffee is always pushing for perfection. Whether it’s developing new techniques to optimise espresso extraction or leveraging the power of automation to improve pour...
On 17 August 2023, the Specialty Coffee Association opened applications for the 2024-27 World Latte Art Championship qualified sponsorships. For the first time since the...
Now more than ever, there is an abundance of products catering to younger generations. From functional beverages and flavoured waters to smoothies and teas, younger...
The World Barista Championship (WBC) is the coffee industry’s largest and most prestigious competition. Every year, coffee professionals from around the world come together to...
The Specialty Coffee Association serves an important role in the coffee sector, bringing together thousands of industry professionals from around the world. The organisation relies...
Specialty coffee’s obsession with experimental processing methods is hard to ignore. Over the past few years, the presence of more uniquely processed coffees has grown...
For some time now, specialty coffee has been booming in popularity around the globe. The rise in consumption is driven by many factors, including the...
At every World Barista Championship, one of the most exciting and intriguing aspects of the competition is the signature beverage round. This is where participants...