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September 21, 2021A guide to coffee production in Madagascar
September 16, 2021A guide to buying organic coffee
September 14, 2021Analysing the impact of the Colombian civil unrest on the country’s coffee sector
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August 30, 2021Social initiatives in coffee-producing communities
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September 22, 2021
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 no small part to the hugely successful “100% Colombian Coffee” marketing strategy. This label has influenced the price of Colombian coffee, consumer perception, and many countries have sought to replicate it or adopt similar models. To get a better understanding of the origins of this… read more
August 2, 2021
Understanding coffee bean density
Coffee bean density is an important data point for roasters, green coffee buyers, and traders…
July 28, 2021
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…
July 19, 2021
What is carbon-negative coffee?
May 3, 2021Exploring quality, profitability & crop nutrition for coffee farmers
April 15, 2021Why 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?
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
November 20, 2019Coffee Processing: Exploring Naturals, Pulped Naturals, & Honeys
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?
August 16, 2021
Introducing climate-resilient coffee hybrids in Vietnam
The USDA’s Coffee: World Markets and Trade report, published in June 2021, predicts that global…
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?
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
December 16, 2020“Crash Testing” Coffee Hybrids’ Resistance To Adverse Growing Conditions
December 15, 2020A Guide To Top-Working And How It Can Help Coffee Producers
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
May 24, 2018How to Ensure Green Coffee Quality in Transit & Storage
April 11, 2018How to Protect Green Coffee From Excessive Water Activity
November 6, 2017Green Bean Storage: What Factors Do You Need to Control?
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?
June 16, 2020Overcoming Logistical Hurdles to Strengthening Direct Trade Relationships
September 21, 2021
A guide to coffee production in Madagascar
Madagascar is the fourth-largest island on Earth, located just off the southeastern coast of Africa.…
September 8, 2021
Coffee production in Cameroon
Just a few decades ago, Cameroon was one of the biggest coffee producers in the…
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
May 5, 2021Exploring Malawi as a coffee origin
April 14, 2021“Remodelling to make a real difference”: Coffee production in Zimbabwe
March 22, 2021Exploring the Chinese coffee supply chain
March 17, 2021Micro lots & Monsoon Malabar: India’s future as a coffee origin
February 5, 2021A guide to coffee production in Nicaragua
February 2, 2021Breaking down Caribbean coffee production
September 16, 2021
A guide to buying organic coffee
Direct trade, ethical sourcing, fair pricing – these are all phrases people use when talking…
August 30, 2021
Social initiatives in coffee-producing communities
Around the world, some 25 million families depend on coffee production for their income, and…
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
September 17, 2020How To Prevent Coffee Varieties From Being Misidentified
August 21, 2020Responding To Coffee Overscoring Issues In Producing Countries
July 20, 2020A Guide to Green Coffee Auctions
July 16, 2020Tackling Unintentional Coffee Overscoring in Producing Countries
September 22, 2021
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.…
September 14, 2021
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…
August 23, 2021
What’s the problem with infused coffees?
Traditionally, coffee has been processed using three methods: washed processing, natural processing, and honey processing.…
July 29, 2021