Exploring coffee consumption in Kenya
Kenya is the fifth-largest coffee producer in Africa. According to data from the International Coffee Organisation, the country produced approximately 775,000 60kg bags in 2020....
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Why local brands are more successful than chains in coffee-producing countries
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
How can the coffee industry help to rehabilitate ex-offenders?
Across the world, it is sadly all too common for ex-offenders to reoffend and find themselves back in prison. In the US, over 76% of...
Learning more about Colombia’s indigenous coffee-producing communities
Indigenous communities are some of the most underrepresented and overlooked groups in the coffee industry. Yet the indigenous population of Colombia alone is estimated to...
How can digitalisation connect consumers to coffee farmers?
Digitalisation is increasingly becoming an area of focus for the global coffee industry. For producers, it means improving how data is stored, as well as...
Comparing coffee & alcohol production
For centuries, humankind has worked to perfect the art of producing both coffee and alcohol. We already know that coffee production and winemaking share several...
Why did coffee producers use their own currency in the 19th century?
In recent years, we’ve seen a lot of discussion about “tokenising” coffee using blockchain technology. This would see the use of coffee tokens (“worth” a...
Driving educational programmes in coffee-growing communities
Around the world, green coffee buyers and roasters are increasingly looking for ways to support the communities they buy coffee from. One of the most...
Understanding coffee & direct trade in East Africa
The trade of coffee is a crucial step in the global supply chain. However, in many cases (specifically for smallholder farmers) coffee producers are “price...
Exploring biodynamic coffee production
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly pressing for coffee farmers. Some estimates suggest that by 2050, up to 40% of the agricultural area...
Environmentally sustainable coffee production & profitability
In today’s coffee sector, the word “sustainable” is being used with increasing frequency. More than ever, brands and businesses are realising the social, economic, and...
Why is green coffee traded between producing countries?
Generally speaking, coffee producing countries aim to export to major consuming countries and increase international demand. This often supports coffee farmers to obtain better prices...
Infused coffees: Answering some common questions
A few weeks ago, we published an article on infused coffees in partnership with Saša Šestić, which received a huge number of responses and questions...
Understanding “100% Colombian Coffee” & why it has been so successful
Colombia is recognised globally as one of the world’s leading producers of good quality coffee. The local coffee sector has flourished for decades, thanks in...
Analysing the impact of the Colombian civil unrest on the country’s coffee sector
Earlier this year, Colombia was rocked by waves of protests, the likes of which the country hasn’t experienced in recent memory. It began with a...
What’s the problem with infused coffees?
Traditionally, coffee has been processed using three methods: washed processing, natural processing, and honey processing. In recent years, however, we’ve seen the emergence of some...
Why is frost in Brazil causing global coffee prices to increase?
On 1 July, frost was reported in some Brazilian coffee-producing areas – not an uncommon occurrence from June to August in the southern parts of...