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Production & Trade

Can coffee producers "own" a processing method?

As specific processing methods gain commercial value, some producers want to protect them. The move…

As specific processing methods gain commercial value, some producers want to protect them. The move revives a debate the industry has already had about varieties…

Why Colombian coffees perform so well at competitions and auctions

Colombia produces coffees that attract international buyers while building a stronger domestic ecosystem for roasting,…

Colombia produces coffees that attract international buyers while building a stronger domestic ecosystem for roasting, brewing, and consumption. This combination of growing conditions, infrastructure, and…

Is Gesha losing its grip on coffee competitions?

Gesha remains coffee's most decorated competition variety, but its dominance no longer goes unchallenged. Parainema,…

Gesha remains coffee's most decorated competition variety, but its dominance no longer goes unchallenged. Parainema, Bernardina, Wush Wush, and other locally adapted varieties are proving…

Why processing is helping push liberica into the spotlight

Liberica is moving from overlooked commodity to credible specialty coffee offering as producers in Southeast…

Liberica is moving from overlooked commodity to credible specialty coffee offering as producers in Southeast Asia and India improve processing.

Roasting

How to make your coffee roastery more efficient

Many roasters still define efficiency as roasting more coffee in less time, but this approach…

Many roasters still define efficiency as roasting more coffee in less time, but this approach no longer covers all bases. Roasters can also gain by…

A guide to planning consistent production roasting

Consistent production roasting comes from routine. Warm-up procedures, a disciplined Between Batch Protocol, and careful…

Consistent production roasting comes from routine. Warm-up procedures, a disciplined Between Batch Protocol, and careful daily and weekly scheduling reduce the small deviations that compound…

What does it take to become the world’s best roaster?

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Competition is intensifying among coffee roasters striving to…

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Competition is intensifying among coffee roasters striving to differentiate themselves through quality and recognition. International competitions like the…

A guide to preventive maintenance for coffee roasters

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key takeaways Preventive maintenance protects roasting equipment and prevents costly,…

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key takeaways Preventive maintenance protects roasting equipment and prevents costly, unplanned failures. Chaff removal after every session is a non-negotiable…

Coffee Shop & Barista

Running a coffee shop has never been harder: How are cafés managing?

Running a coffee shop has never been especially profitable, and the past few years have…

Running a coffee shop has never been especially profitable, and the past few years have made it harder still. Green coffee prices have climbed, US…

Is tipping fatigue affecting coffee shops?

Tipping fatigue has spread from restaurants to coffee shops, straining a system that leaves customers…

Tipping fatigue has spread from restaurants to coffee shops, straining a system that leaves customers frustrated and baristas exposed to lower wages.

As automation accelerates, does coffee need to invest more in baristas?

The coffee industry is moving quickly to adopt automation. The cafés investing in their baristas…

The coffee industry is moving quickly to adopt automation. The cafés investing in their baristas alongside that technology, rather than instead of it, will be…

Running a multi-roaster coffee shop is harder than you think

Multi-roaster cafés tap into what makes specialty coffee so exciting: access to some of the…

Multi-roaster cafés tap into what makes specialty coffee so exciting: access to some of the world’s best roasters and producers. But thin margins, heavier admin,…

Coffee Essentials

Are matcha & customised drinks actually helping specialty coffee shops?

Few specialty coffee shop owners or baristas set out to sell matcha or customised drinks.…

Few specialty coffee shop owners or baristas set out to sell matcha or customised drinks. Even so, they may help solve one of the sector’s…

Why buying and selling coffee online is changing

Ecommerce now shapes how coffee is bought and sold, and the platforms serving buyers must…

Ecommerce now shapes how coffee is bought and sold, and the platforms serving buyers must keep improving. As volumes grow, roasters need to protect freshness,…

Old meets new: How heritage is shaping modern coffee equipment

For decades, "Made in Italy" stamped on espresso machines and grinders was enough to signal…

For decades, "Made in Italy" stamped on espresso machines and grinders was enough to signal quality. While it still carries weight, it no longer provides…

How to curate an exceptional home coffee setup

Consumers no longer treat their home coffee setups as an afterthought. They have become considered…

Consumers no longer treat their home coffee setups as an afterthought. They have become considered spaces, where grinders, brewers, and even water chemistry work toward…

News & Updates

Coffee News Recap, 16 Oct: Starbucks denies Chipotle merger, Colombia's 2025/26 coffee production and exports fall by…

Starbucks quashes reports of Chipotle merger, Madagascar to invest in coffee production, Spain AeroPress Championship…

Starbucks quashes reports of Chipotle merger, Madagascar to invest in coffee production, Spain AeroPress Championship final to take place in Madrid on 24 October &…

Coffee News Recap, 9 Oct: Arabica passes US$3/lb on stronger real, Costa returns to…

Arabica prices surge past US$3/lb for the first time since early September as Brazilian real…

Arabica prices surge past US$3/lb for the first time since early September as Brazilian real strengthens against US dollar, Costa Coffee returns to a profit…

Coffee News Recap, 2 Oct: Speaker applications open for PRF Mexico, 2026 Best of Panama…

Speaker applications open for Producer & Roaster Forum Mexico, Specialty Coffee Association of Panama Best…

Speaker applications open for Producer & Roaster Forum Mexico, Specialty Coffee Association of Panama Best of Panama 2026 auction generates more than US$3m in sales,…

PRF heads to Mexico for first time on 18 & 19 March 2027 with…

Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) hosts industry-leading events in coffee-producing countries every year, connecting producers…

Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) hosts industry-leading events in coffee-producing countries every year, connecting producers with international roasters. The 12th edition will take place on…

Other

Beyond the espresso martini: How can coffee shops serve cocktails?

Key takeaways Late afternoon and evening are the best times for coffee shops to serve…

Key takeaways Late afternoon and evening are the best times for coffee shops to serve cocktails. Pre-batching and smart equipment make cocktail service operationally viable.…

As coffee prices stay volatile, has sustainability become less of a priority for roasters?

The plethora of price hikes over the last few years has forced roasters to allocate…

The plethora of price hikes over the last few years has forced roasters to allocate more of their financial resources towards areas that need them…

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…

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…

Why coffee brands need to care about more than sustainability certifications

Sustainability has long been a key focus of specialty coffee’s values and ethos, especially as…

Sustainability has long been a key focus of specialty coffee’s values and ethos, especially as consumers have become more committed than ever to reducing their…