January 7, 2025

How sustainable packaging is key to a circular economy in coffee

To address the growing global waste production problem, many industries have adopted a circular economy model: a system based on the reuse and regeneration of...

December 9, 2024

What key data do roasters need to know when sourcing coffee?

With an ever-increasing demand for transparency from conscious consumers, sustainability reporting is becoming more prominent in the coffee industry. This pressure comes not only from...

October 15, 2024

Maximising coffee’s impact: Why retaining value at origin through direct trade matters

The concept of “direct trade” has become synonymous with specialty coffee. Often used in marketing to show that brands care about sustainability, many roasters and...

October 30, 2023

Post-grind blending: An impractical or novel way to blend coffees?

We’ve seen blends become more popular in specialty coffee over the past couple of years, including at competitions. The 2021 World Barista and Brewers Cup...

September 6, 2023

How are certifications used to market coffee?

Certifications have long been an effective means of establishing higher social, economic, and environmental standards in the global coffee industry. These can range from producers...

April 18, 2023

How has technology helped to democratise green coffee trading?

Over the past century, the coffee industry has evolved in a number of different ways. From the increasing reliance on technology to a growing emphasis...