Land leasing in Kenyan coffee production
It’s no secret that the Kenyan coffee industry faces a number of challenges – including…
Coffee farmer, producer, grower, supplier – these are all terms used to describe farm-level supply chain actors. They can also be used to define the majority of people involved in the production, harvesting, and processing of coffee. Over time, “producer” and “farmer” have become interchangeable, with most coffee professionals using both terms to describe people working on farms. But is there a difference between the two? If so, by conflating… read more
It’s no secret that the Kenyan coffee industry faces a number of challenges – including…
Kenya is Africa’s fifth-largest coffee producer and is renowned for its high-quality arabica production. This…
Growing high-quality coffee is not easy. It requires a lot of dedication from the producer,…
Processing is one of the most important stages in the coffee supply chain. There are…
Milling is one of the most important post-harvest steps in coffee production. It involves removing…
Processing is a stage in coffee production which is necessary to prepare the beans for…
The International Coffee Organisation’s April 2022 report estimates that global coffee consumption will exceed production…
Around the world, many consumers prefer to drink coffee which contains less caffeine. For some,…
The USDA’s Coffee: World Markets and Trade report, published in June 2021, predicts that global…
How green coffee is stored is key to cup quality. Good storage maintains the cup…
Green coffee beans are sensitive to a number of external factors, such as moisture and…
The price of coffee is determined by the C market, which is based on supply…
For specialty coffee roasters, there is plenty of excitement associated with the arrival of fresh…
For over a year now, the conflict in Ethiopia has been devastating, and has affected…
Ecuador is the 20th largest coffee producer in the world, but its coffee imports actually…
Although Saudi Arabia has been growing coffee for the past few centuries, it is by…
The Republic of Cote d'Ivoire (also commonly known by its English name, the Ivory Coast)…
Despite its long history, South Sudan only became independent in 2011 – making it the…
There are a number of roles in the industry that involve sourcing green coffee beans…
Quality is rightly a growing priority for coffee drinkers around the world, and consequently for…
Contracts are essential for building long-term sustainable relationships in the coffee industry. By using them,…
Coffee farmer, producer, grower, supplier – these are all terms used to describe farm-level supply…
Historically, as many as 50% of Kenya's coffee producers have worked with big estates or…
Smallholder coffee farmers are responsible for between 70 and 80% of the world’s coffee supply.…