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Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Domestic coffee brands are outperforming multinationals in some coffee-producing countries. Many producing markets skipped the “traditional” second wave of coffee. Cultural knowledge and local flavours give homegrown brands an edge. Proximity to farms delivers fresher coffee and shorter supply chains. In cities like Jakarta, Medellín, and Ho Chi Minh City, the busiest coffee shops aren't always the international chains that dominate high streets… read more
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Domestic coffee brands are outperforming multinationals in some coffee-producing countries. Many producing markets skipped the “traditional” second wave of coffee. Cultural knowledge and local flavours give homegrown brands an edge. Proximity to farms… read more
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Domestic coffee brands are outperforming multinationals in some coffee-producing countries. Many producing markets skipped the “traditional” second wave...
Key takeaways Côte d’Ivoire’s GDP averaged 7% growth between 2012 and 2023, boosting demand for higher-quality coffee. The number of specialty coffee shops and roasters...
Geographical Indication, or Certification of Origin (CO), protects certain food and beverage products. Coffees from specific countries and regions are also legally protected by GI....
Specialty coffee is directing greater attention towards robusta across the board – from refining processing methods and roasting techniques to positioning it as a tool...
Southeast Asia has a rich history of both coffee production and consumption. In recent years, driven by changing consumer preferences, urbanisation, and thriving café culture,...
Permaculture, organic, and regenerative farming are not new concepts for many coffee producers, but they have recently become more prominent in consumer marketing. The growing...
In the wake of the climate crisis and declining profitability in coffee production, regenerative agriculture has emerged as a transformative solution. First defined by the...
It’s a fact that specialty coffee consumption is significantly lower in origin countries than in majority-consuming regions. This is for a number of complex reasons,...
To secure a sustainable future for the coffee industry, reducing carbon emissions is absolutely essential. Although all levels of the supply chain produce emissions –...
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...
In recent years, specialty coffee’s fixation on experimental processing methods has only continued to grow – and shows no signs of slowing down, too. Both...
In today’s ever-changing specialty coffee sector, there are many different variables which affect a coffee’s flavour profile. From altitude and harvest time to processing technique...
El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, spanning some 21,000km2. However, the country cultivates some of the most sought-after coffee varieties in the...
In many coffee-producing countries around the world, there are a number of ways in which farms are operated and managed. Understandably, this has a significant...
Across the Bean Belt, the vast majority of coffee farmers sell their coffee (either as cherry or parchment) in exchange for income. After providing for...
Coffee is one of East Africa’s biggest cash crops – it is responsible for the livelihoods of the estimated five million people who work in...