As retail prices rise, will consumers favour smaller, local roasters?
“Buy local” movements often gain traction during times of economic hardship in a bid to support small, independent businesses. A recent poll revealed that 42%...
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From texture to tins: Coffee packaging trends to watch in 2027
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways Bold, maximalist designs are replacing minimalism as specialty coffee’s packaging default. Lower minimum order quantities make premium textures affordable for smaller roasters. Boxes, tubes, and tins signal rarity for limited edition coffees and micro lots. Roasters should test designs against customer, cost, convenience, and communication. For much of the past decade, a plain kraft bag with a single logo was the default choice… read more
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways Bold, maximalist designs are replacing minimalism as specialty coffee’s packaging default. Lower minimum order quantities make premium textures affordable for smaller roasters. Boxes, tubes, and tins signal rarity for limited edition coffees and… read more
How roasters should prepare before entering a new market
As coffee roasters grow, many want to expand into new markets to increase their reach and diversify their customer base. Emerging specialty coffee markets, such...
Why specialty coffee roasters need to find new ways to diversify
The specialty coffee industry finds itself at a critical juncture. As sustained high coffee prices continue to pressure profit margins and consumer behaviour evolves rapidly,...
How in-house roasting can help cafés manage high coffee prices
High coffee prices are becoming a lasting reality for the industry. While many assert that this signifies a long overdue change, as coffee has historically...
Why the demand for decaf is growing
As younger consumers drive the trend of all-day coffee consumption, interest in decaf options is increasing. Similarly, Gen Z’s pervasive focus on health and wellness...
How roasters can make high-quality lots stand out
Quality is a hallmark of specialty coffee. Roasters take pride in sourcing exceptional lots that highlight diverse flavour profiles – something consumers are increasingly seeking....
The functional coffee market is booming, but roasters still need to prioritise quality
In recent years, a growing focus on health and well-being has led to the rise of functional coffee. From protein-enriched ready-to-drink beverages to organic blends...
In an era defined by automation, how can roasters balance technology and craft?
Across all levels of the supply chain, specialty coffee has fully embraced automation. For an industry that was once defined by its emphasis on artisanry...
The year in review: What will change for roasters in 2025?
This year has been particularly eventful for the coffee industry, especially for roasters. Marked by the impending European Union deforestation regulation, persistent market volatility, historic...
How in-store coffee roasting has evolved
Traditionally, only companies with the resources to invest in full-scale facilities could afford to roast their own coffee. The high costs and complexities of setting...
A home for every coffee: How blends can reduce waste
High-quality blends have become a staple of specialty coffee shop menus and roasters’ offerings in recent years. They have even made their way into prestigious...
Are medium roasts becoming more popular?
Lighter roast profiles are synonymous with specialty coffee. As they have been exposed to lower roasting temperatures, they help to highlight acidity and more complex...
How roasting champions are redefining profile development
For many in the industry, competitions represent the pinnacle of specialty coffee. They showcase different varieties and processing methods, push the boundaries of coffee flavour,...
Why roasting collectives will never go out of fashion
Roasting collectives (or co-roasting spaces) have long been a useful resource for industry professionals looking to roast their own coffee. Budding entrepreneurs and smaller-sized companies...
Fewer roasters are offering limited-edition coffees – will there always be a market for them?
Whether you refer to them as rare, exclusive, or ultra-premium, limited-edition lots are synonymous with specialty coffee. For years now, roasters have marketed these coffees...
Slot roasting in specialty coffee: A question of accessibility?
Many coffee professionals aspire to open their own roasteries, but the process isn’t always straightforward. On top of navigating supply chain issues and managing rising...