How high could coffee prices go – and what would it mean for the industry?
In early February 2025, arabica futures surged to their highest-ever levels, reaching US $4.41/lb. This figure represented over double what it was a year ago,...
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PRF El Salvador to host Global Coffee Awards World Championship & opens speaker applications
The 11th edition of Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will take place on 26 & 27 March 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in San Salvador, El Salvador. PRF is one of the largest and most important events in the coffee industry, building direct connections between roasters and producers to facilitate green coffee sales. The event will also coincide with the Global Coffee Awards World Championship, which will announce the world’s… read more
The 11th edition of Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will take place on 26 & 27 March 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in San Salvador, El Salvador. PRF is one of the largest and most important events in the coffee… read more
Interest in Honduran coffee is growing: What do buyers need to know?
Honduras, the largest coffee producer in Central America, is synonymous with exceptional coffee quality. The country produces a diverse range of flavour profiles across its...
Arabica futures are over US $4.30/lb: It’s a new era for coffee
We’re at a pivotal moment in the coffee industry. For the first time in its history, the arabica futures market is over US $4.30/lb. This...
What to see & do at World of Coffee Dubai 2025
On Monday 10 February 2025, the fourth edition of World of Coffee (WoC) Dubai will begin at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The city, often...
PRF announces first speakers for its biggest-ever event in Honduras on 27 & 28 March 2025
On 27 & 28 March 2025, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will host its biggest edition yet at the Copantl Hotel & Convention Centre in...
Coffee auctions are changing – they’re now international
Auctions have long facilitated the sale of green coffee, connecting producers with buyers from around the world. For decades, they have served as platforms to...
Starbucks is pushing the cortado – but it won’t revive its coffeehouse culture
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Chains are banking on growing demand – but specialty coffee shops will face challenges
Various media outlets continue to report on how consumers will be hit by rising coffee prices in 2025. The Guardian recently published an article claiming...
The C price is over US $3/lb: Why market volatility won’t slow down in 2025
Coffee prices have been steadily climbing this year. On 14 November 2024 – shortly after the EU voted to delay its deforestation regulation – the...
Speaker applications open for PRF’s biggest-ever edition in Honduras on 27 & 28 March 2025
Over the past ten years, Producer & Roaster Forum has organised pioneering industry events in some of the most prominent producing countries in Central &...
Multi-processed coffee blends: Do they enhance or dilute flavour?
A staple of roasteries, coffee shops, and even competitions, blends can offer both consistency and differentiated sensory experiences. According to a recent Perfect Daily Grind...
As Stumptown turns 25, it’s time to reflect – how has specialty coffee really changed?
In October 2024, the US’ pioneering Stumptown Coffee Roasters celebrated its 25th anniversary, hosting a series of events at its flagship café in Portland, Oregon....
La Marzocco collaborates with Porsche: Does prestigious branding work in specialty coffee?
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Tenth edition of PRF to take place in Honduras on 27 & 28 March 2025
For nearly a decade, Producer & Roaster Forum has been hosting pioneering industry events that allow coffee professionals from all over the world to connect...
Should we treat infused and co-fermented coffees differently?
The terms “infused” and “co-fermented” coffees pique the interest of many people in the industry, but not always for positive reasons. While some celebrate these...
EUDR could be delayed by a year, but roasters can’t be complacent
For over a year, the coffee industry has been awaiting the rollout of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (or EUDR). Announced in June 2023 and...