How does El Niño affect coffee production?
We know that coffee is predominantly grown in the Bean Belt: a horizontal strip running around the planet between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn....
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Understanding coffee bean density
Coffee bean density is an important data point for roasters, green coffee buyers, and traders alike. It is often viewed as a simple marker of...
How has Amazon influenced the coffee industry?
There is no doubt that Amazon has had a massive impact on global consumer behaviour. In 2019, an average of 4,000 items were sold every...
A study: Minimising the carbon footprint of organic coffee production
For businesses all around the world, the push to be carbon-neutral continues to be a huge priority. The coffee sector is no exception. Climate change...
Why is affordable finance so important for coffee producers?
Coffee producers around the world have long been faced with a raft of financial challenges. Many of these can be traced back to low or...
Why do East Asian buyers often pay record-breaking prices for auction winning coffee lots?
Buying behaviour varies in different coffee markets around the world. Buyers from each country will look at a range of factors when sourcing coffee to...
“Quality is directly linked to logistics”: Why don’t more major brands roast coffee at origin?
The concept of roasting coffee at origin is appealing. It shortens the supply chain, adds more value at origin, and ultimately supports a more equitable...
Coffee, health & wellness: Exploring “the original superfood”
From doctors and medical experts to nutritionists and sports coaches, the health benefits of coffee have been well-documented over the years by medical and healthcare...
A guide to coffee culture in Medellín
Located in a narrow valley between two Andean mountain ridges, the Colombian city of Medellín is a thriving metropolis that is home to more than...
A guide to coffee production in Nicaragua
Much like in other Central American countries, coffee production has played an important role in Nicaragua’s history and economic development. Coffee was first cultivated in...
Breaking down Caribbean coffee production
The Caribbean has a long, rich history of coffee production. From Jamaica and Cuba to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the soil and growing conditions...
How do microorganisms affect fermentation & the sensory profile of coffee?
As the coffee industry develops and grows, producers and researchers continue to innovate and push boundaries in regards to processing and fermentation. The end goal...
Exploring coffee consumption in Uganda
In 2019, Uganda was the eighth-largest coffee producer in the world, ahead of Guatemala (10th), Nicaragua (12th), and Kenya (16th). Coffee is the country’s top-earning...
Personalising the online coffee experience
We live in an experience economy. Today, the consumer experience is a more valued part of the hospitality and leisure sectors than it ever has...
How Has Covid-19 Affected Ethiopian Coffee?
The impact of Covid-19 on the coffee supply chain has been well-documented. Alongside café closures, roasters have experienced a dip in wholesale and coffee producers...
Roasting Coffee At Origin
The coffee supply chain is long and complex, and one of its greatest criticisms is that value is traditionally added beyond the producing country. As...