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March 21, 2023

The rise of ecommerce in the coffee industry

March 20, 2023

How does the timing of capital affect coffee farmers?

March 15, 2023

Will Nepal produce more specialty coffee in the future?

March 13, 2023

Is there a difference between infused and flavoured specialty coffee?

March 6, 2023

How can El Salvador leverage Pacamara coffee like Panama leveraged Gesha?

February 23, 2023

How are Indian coffee farmers recovering after recent storms?

March 22, 2023

Relationships are about more than just paying a good price for specialty coffee

There are many actors involved in the coffee supply chain. From producers to traders to roasters to baristas, every industry professional adds value to the coffee sector. However, there are also a number of intermediaries in the coffee supply chain, including those who mill, transport, and export coffee in producing countries.  And while these actors can certainly play an important role, their presence in the supply chain can often mean… read more

March 20, 2023

How does the timing of capital affect coffee farmers?

As with any agricultural commodity, capital and access to finance are essential for coffee farmers.…

February 23, 2023

How are Indian coffee farmers recovering after recent storms?

According to statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture, India’s 2022/23 coffee production will…

February 21, 2023

How has robusta production in Nicaragua developed in recent years?

Robusta accounts for approximately 30% to 40% of the global coffee supply; countries like Vietnam,…

March 13, 2023

Is there a difference between infused and flavoured specialty coffee?

There’s no doubt that experimental processing methods have changed the trajectory of specialty coffee.  Traditionally,…

November 17, 2022

How can controlled fermentation processing methods enhance coffee flavour and quality?

In the specialty coffee industry, it’s no understatement that experimentally processed coffees have become increasingly…

October 19, 2022

Exploring trends in experimental coffee processing

When it comes to coffee production, processing is one of the most important steps. As…

October 26, 2022

A guide to the Ruiru 11 coffee variety

According to the International Coffee Organisation, Kenya produced 775,000 60kg bags of coffee in 2020…

October 4, 2022

What is Sidra coffee?

Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend of using rare coffee…

September 29, 2022

Could new varieties help to safeguard the future of Vietnamese coffee production?

Vietnam is the world’s second-largest producer of coffee. According to the International Coffee Organisation, the…

August 16, 2022

How can you minimise the environmental impact of green coffee storage?

There are a number of factors to consider when storing green coffee. Understandably, preserving freshness…

April 4, 2022

How long does green coffee stay fresh for?

How green coffee is stored is key to cup quality. Good storage maintains the cup…

October 26, 2021

Can you freeze green coffee?

Green coffee beans are sensitive to a number of external factors, such as moisture and…

March 21, 2023

The rise of ecommerce in the coffee industry

Between 2014 and 2021, global ecommerce sales grew by over 269%. According to Statista, by…

September 15, 2022

Exploring the impact of long-term sustainable coffee sourcing

Over the past several years, global coffee consumption has been increasing. In the International Coffee…

August 15, 2022

Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry

In recent years, direct trade has become increasingly prominent in specialty coffee. The idea is…

March 15, 2023

Will Nepal produce more specialty coffee in the future?

Nepal is a small landlocked country in South Asia, which sits between India and Tibet.…

February 14, 2023

How is specialty coffee produced in Liberia?

Liberia is a West African country which borders Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Cote d’Ivoire, as…

December 20, 2022

Can coffee production become more important for Togo?

Togo (also known as the Togolese Republic) is a small country located in the Gulf…

March 22, 2023

Relationships are about more than just paying a good price for specialty coffee

There are many actors involved in the coffee supply chain. From producers to traders to…

February 20, 2023

Does coffee taste different as you get older?

There are many variables which influence how we perceive flavours in coffee, including brew temperature,…

February 1, 2023

How does foreign exchange affect the price of coffee?

For the most part, both the price of arabica and robusta rely on futures contracts.…

March 6, 2023

How can El Salvador leverage Pacamara coffee like Panama leveraged Gesha?

El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, spanning some 21,000km2. However, the country…

February 6, 2023

What’s the difference between coffee estates and coffee co-operatives?

In many coffee-producing countries around the world, there are a number of ways in which…

December 13, 2022

How can producers use green coffee to barter for other goods and services?

Across the Bean Belt, the vast majority of coffee farmers sell their coffee (either as…