How can digitalisation connect consumers to coffee farmers?
Digitalisation is increasingly becoming an area of focus for the global coffee industry. For producers, it means improving how data is stored, as well as...
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Robusta’s revival continues: What does it mean for coffee producers?
Specialty coffee is directing greater attention towards robusta across the board – from refining processing methods and roasting techniques to positioning it as a tool for climate resilience. Without a doubt, industry professionals think the global robusta market has incredible potential. The resurgence of blends has supported this embrace of robusta, as more roasters add them to their offerings to manage costs while maintaining high-quality standards. Following increasing demand, as… read more
Specialty coffee is directing greater attention towards robusta across the board – from refining processing methods and roasting techniques to positioning it as a tool for climate resilience. Without a doubt, industry professionals think the global robusta market has incredible… read more
Comparing coffee & alcohol production
For centuries, humankind has worked to perfect the art of producing both coffee and alcohol. We already know that coffee production and winemaking share several...
Why did coffee producers use their own currency in the 19th century?
In recent years, we’ve seen a lot of discussion about “tokenising” coffee using blockchain technology. This would see the use of coffee tokens (“worth” a...
Driving educational programmes in coffee-growing communities
Around the world, green coffee buyers and roasters are increasingly looking for ways to support the communities they buy coffee from. One of the most...
Understanding coffee & direct trade in East Africa
The trade of coffee is a crucial step in the global supply chain. However, in many cases (specifically for smallholder farmers) coffee producers are “price...
Exploring biodynamic coffee production
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly pressing for coffee farmers. Some estimates suggest that by 2050, up to 40% of the agricultural area...
Environmentally sustainable coffee production & profitability
In today’s coffee sector, the word “sustainable” is being used with increasing frequency. More than ever, brands and businesses are realising the social, economic, and...
Why is green coffee traded between producing countries?
Generally speaking, coffee producing countries aim to export to major consuming countries and increase international demand. This often supports coffee farmers to obtain better prices...
Infused coffees: Answering some common questions
A few weeks ago, we published an article on infused coffees in partnership with Saša Šestić, which received a huge number of responses and questions...
Understanding “100% Colombian Coffee” & why it has been so successful
Colombia is recognised globally as one of the world’s leading producers of good quality coffee. The local coffee sector has flourished for decades, thanks in...
Analysing the impact of the Colombian civil unrest on the country’s coffee sector
Earlier this year, Colombia was rocked by waves of protests, the likes of which the country hasn’t experienced in recent memory. It began with a...
What’s the problem with infused coffees?
Traditionally, coffee has been processed using three methods: washed processing, natural processing, and honey processing. In recent years, however, we’ve seen the emergence of some...
Why is frost in Brazil causing global coffee prices to increase?
On 1 July, frost was reported in some Brazilian coffee-producing areas – not an uncommon occurrence from June to August in the southern parts of...
Can we use biochemical analysis to predict coffee quality?
Across the coffee supply chain, quality is a key issue for a range of different stakeholders. Farmers often receive higher prices for better quality coffees,...
Gender equity in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s coffee sector
A little over two years ago, the World Economic Forum’s 2018 Global Gender Gap Report found the gap in economic opportunity to be widening, closing...
Exploring geographical indication in coffee
Around the world, there are certain food and beverage products that are protected by a geographical indication (GI). This means that they are defined by...