Why roasters are delaying more payments, not just for green coffee
Roasters are under more financial pressure than ever; costs for green coffee, labour, packaging, energy, and equipment are steadily increasing. More roasters are relying on...
Jordan Montgomery is a writer, marketing professional, and doctoral candidate in Medical Ethics. He has also worked in the specialty coffee industry for more than 16 years.
Roasters raise prices again, but things are different now
Specialty coffee has long advocated for paying higher, fairer prices for quality, transparency, traceability, and sustainability. But green coffee prices have surged by over 70%...
Rising prices allow consumers to learn more about coffee shop operations
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...
Should coffee roasters sacrifice margins or increase prices?
Coffee roasters around the world are struggling to navigate the rising tide of costs without losing loyal customers. Prices for green coffee have surged, operational...
The pros and cons of raising your retail coffee prices
Coffee prices have soared over the past few years, pushing roasters, independent cafés, and specialty coffee retailers into challenging territory. Rising costs for green coffee,...
noma launches a coffee subscription – but will more restaurants follow suit?
The world-renowned restaurant noma, best known for redefining Nordic cuisine and earning multiple Michelin stars, has officially entered the specialty coffee market. The Danish restaurant...
How can smaller coffee roasters mitigate risk?
The coffee market has seen significant price volatility in recent years, placing financial strain on roasters of all sizes. The C price – the benchmark...
Collaborations show there’s less appetite for competition between roasters
The coffee industry has always been competitive. In a market dominated by multinationals and large chains, specialty roasters and coffee shops strive to differentiate and...
How is Australian specialty coffee culture evolving?
Australia is one of the world’s foremost destinations for specialty coffee; it has a reputation for innovation, its award-winning baristas and roasters, and a thriving...
Coffee Producer Stories: How Auctions Enable Direct Trade
This time last year, Ever Leonel Díaz Pérez expected to sell his coffee for usual rate of US $2/lb – a few cents above the...