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What is potato taste defect & how can coffee producers stop it?
The coffee producing countries around Africa’s Great Lakes are known for producing some of the…
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July 28, 2021What is potato taste defect & how can coffee producers stop it?
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July 29, 2021
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 the country. However, in the early hours of 20 July, a sudden, more severe frost hit the same regions again. Average temperatures in Minas Gerais, a major coffee producing region, fell as low as -1.2°C (29°F) – causing devastating, irreparable damage to coffee plants. This… read more
July 19, 2021
What is carbon-negative coffee?
Traceability and sustainability are two terms that we often use when talking about how coffee…
May 3, 2021
Exploring quality, profitability & crop nutrition for coffee farmers
In recent years, coffee farm profitability has become a key consideration for the global coffee…
April 15, 2021
Why is affordable finance so important for coffee producers?
March 31, 2021How can technical assistance help coffee producers defend against pests & diseases?
January 12, 2021Exploring Yield & Profitability For Coffee Farmers
January 8, 2021How Can Producers Define Sensory Profiles For Their Coffees?
November 30, 2020How Can Digitalisation Improve Profitability On Coffee Farms?
November 24, 2020A Guide To Coffee Drying
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June 3, 2021
Carbonic maceration & biodynamic farming: Experimental coffee processing in Panama
Although Panama grows comparatively small volumes of coffee, today it is recognised around the world…
January 25, 2021
How do microorganisms affect fermentation & the sensory profile of coffee?
As the coffee industry develops and grows, producers and researchers continue to innovate and push…
September 28, 2020
Fermenting Coffee With Fruit: A New Trend
In today’s specialty coffee market, buyers look for coffees that have exotic flavour profiles and…
September 23, 2020
Three Examples Of Innovative Coffee Processing In Indonesia
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September 6, 2019Can Coffee Quality & Environmental Sustainability Go Hand in Hand?
June 25, 2019How Does Processing Method Impact Coffee Chemistry & Flavor?
April 19, 2019How Colombian Coffee Producers Are Experimenting With Processing
April 17, 2019How to Ensure Consistency in Coffee Fermentation & Processing
April 12, 2019What Role Can Machinery Play in Specialty Coffee Processing?
June 2, 2021
Could low caffeine coffee varieties replace decaf?
While many consumers around the world enjoy coffee for its caffeine content – US consumers…
May 18, 2021
“Challenging and enriching to study”: Exploring robusta coffee’s genetic diversity
Even though there are more than 120 known species in the Coffea genus, just two,…
May 12, 2021
What is excelsa coffee?
Discovered in Africa at the turn of the 20th century, excelsa coffee is a unique,…
March 3, 2021
“Unlike anything I had ever tasted before”: What is Wush Wush coffee?
February 16, 2021Exploring popular Kenyan coffee varieties: SL-28 & SL-34
January 20, 2021Tasting “Forgotten” Wild Coffee Species: An Experiment
December 23, 2020Exploring Five Popular Indonesian Coffee Varieties
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December 15, 2020A Guide To Top-Working And How It Can Help Coffee Producers
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January 28, 2021
Exploring post-harvest practices & their relationship with coffee quality
The price of coffee is determined by the C market, which is based on supply…
December 21, 2020
How Does Green Coffee Become Contaminated?
When storing or transporting green coffee, contamination is always a risk. Whether it’s through oxygen,…
October 28, 2020
Green Coffee Packaging & Quality During Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the entire coffee supply chain. Coffee shops all around the…
June 18, 2020
Designing The Perfect Packaging For Your Roasted Coffee Beans
November 12, 2019How Packaging Material Impacts Green Coffee Quality Over Time
November 14, 2018Kenya AA, Colombia Supremo: Understanding Coffee Grading
July 23, 2018How Oxygen Damages Green Coffee Quality – & What You Can Do
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June 29, 2021
Global or local? Exploring the future of Indonesian coffee production
We know how price fluctuation, volatility, and uncertainty in the global coffee market can put farmers…
June 17, 2021
What would happen if coffee became more expensive?
How much would you pay for a cup of coffee? If a filter coffee cost…
April 20, 2021
An early history of the C market: Exchanges and derivatives through history
In recent years, the coffee sector has rightly recognised sustainability as a key priority. However,…
March 24, 2021
Why do East Asian buyers often pay record-breaking prices for auction winning coffee lots?
February 4, 2021What is the Nairobi Coffee Exchange?
January 19, 2021Exploring Kenyan Coffee: What Is A “Coffee Marketing Agent”?
January 13, 2021Direct Trade In Specialty Coffee: Is It An Effective Model?
October 30, 2020What Is The Ethiopian Commodity Exchange?
August 4, 2020How Can Coffee Traders Raise Brand Awareness?
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July 20, 2021
Mozambique: A new frontier for coffee production
Mozambique isn't the first country people think of when they talk about coffee. It has…
July 15, 2021
Exploring the Nigerian coffee sector
Coffee was first introduced to Nigeria in the late 19th century, with the first recorded…
May 5, 2021
Exploring Malawi as a coffee origin
Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa with a population of more 19 million…
April 14, 2021
“Remodelling to make a real difference”: Coffee production in Zimbabwe
March 22, 2021Exploring the Chinese coffee supply chain
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June 8, 2021
What are virtual coffee auctions?
Coffee auctions are nothing new. They have long since been a platform to showcase high-quality…
April 27, 2021
Scaling up your green coffee sourcing
Green coffee sourcing is a key part of the business of coffee roasting. Discovering and…
September 17, 2020
How To Prevent Coffee Varieties From Being Misidentified
Every day, producers, traders, roasters, and consumers seek out different coffee varieties. Each variety has…
August 21, 2020
Responding To Coffee Overscoring Issues In Producing Countries
July 20, 2020A Guide to Green Coffee Auctions
July 16, 2020Tackling Unintentional Coffee Overscoring in Producing Countries
July 29, 2021
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…
May 27, 2021
Can we use biochemical analysis to predict coffee quality?
Across the coffee supply chain, quality is a key issue for a range of different…
April 29, 2021
Gender equity in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s coffee sector
A little over two years ago, the World Economic Forum’s 2018 Global Gender Gap Report…
April 8, 2021