April 15, 2021
Why is affordable finance so important for coffee producers?
Coffee producers around the world have long been faced with a raft of financial challenges.…
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April 15, 2021Why is affordable finance so important for coffee producers?
April 14, 2021“Remodelling to make a real difference”: Coffee production in Zimbabwe
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March 31, 2021How can technical assistance help coffee producers defend against pests & diseases?
March 24, 2021Why do East Asian buyers often pay record-breaking prices for auction winning coffee lots?
March 22, 2021Exploring the Chinese coffee supply chain
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, for anybody who wants to be a part of making the supply chain more sustainable, learning more about commodities markets and the C market in particular is crucial. But as well as learning about these topics in detail, it’s also helpful to understand how and why they started. Commodities exchanges have been a part of… read more
March 31, 2021
How can technical assistance help coffee producers defend against pests & diseases?
Just like most other crops, coffee plants are vulnerable to pests and diseases. For centuries,…
January 12, 2021
Exploring Yield & Profitability For Coffee Farmers
Farm productivity is something we often discuss in the coffee sector. Price fluctuations and difficulties…
January 8, 2021
How 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
November 23, 2020Exploring The Relationship Between Coffee & Spices
November 4, 2020Creating A Sustainable Model For Coffee Replanting
September 24, 2020Circular Economy Models and Digitalisation In The Coffee Sector
August 7, 2020Why Do Some Producers Grow Coffee Near Active Volcanoes?
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
Indonesia is the fourth-biggest coffee producing country in the world, behind Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia. …
November 20, 2019
Coffee 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?
February 22, 2019How to Improve Quality When Processing Washed Coffees
March 3, 2021
“Unlike anything I had ever tasted before”: What is Wush Wush coffee?
Originally found in Ethiopia, Wush Wush is a low-yield, rare variety that has become popular…
February 16, 2021
Exploring popular Kenyan coffee varieties: SL-28 & SL-34
Kenya is the 16th largest coffee producer in the world by volume, and is recognised…
January 20, 2021
Tasting “Forgotten” Wild Coffee Species: An Experiment
Across the world, millions of farmers earn an income from coffee production. Between 2016 and…
December 23, 2020
Exploring 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
December 10, 2020What Is Coffea Stenophylla?
November 18, 2020What Is Coffea Liberica?
October 20, 2020Exploring Ethiopian Heirloom Coffee Varieties
August 12, 2020Exploring The Connection Between Canephora & Robusta
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?
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?
Buying behaviour varies in different coffee markets around the world. Buyers from each country will…
February 4, 2021
What is the Nairobi Coffee Exchange?
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) manages the auction of all coffee produced in Kenya. It’s…
January 19, 2021
Exploring 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
May 27, 2020Why Producers Grow Expensive Coffees – And Why Roasters Buy Them
May 18, 2020COVID-19 & The Coffee Trade: Exploring The Short- & Long-Term Impact
April 14, 2021
“Remodelling to make a real difference”: Coffee production in Zimbabwe
In the early 1990s, Zimbabwe was a recognised coffee producer. The country’s sector supported more…
March 22, 2021
Exploring the Chinese coffee supply chain
In the 2005/06 crop year, Chinese coffee production totalled some 359,000 60kg bags, putting the…
March 17, 2021
Micro lots & Monsoon Malabar: India’s future as a coffee origin
India is home to more than a billion people, 22 languages, and some of the…
February 5, 2021
A guide to coffee production in Nicaragua
February 2, 2021Breaking down Caribbean coffee production
November 17, 2020A Guide To Specialty Coffee In Panama
November 12, 2020A Guide To Coffee Production In El Salvador
November 5, 2020Exploring The Democratic Republic Of Congo As A Coffee Origin
October 19, 2020Coffee & Conflict In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
September 18, 2020Overcoming The Challenges Of Sourcing Coffee From The DRC
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
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the issue of coffee overscoring in…
July 20, 2020
A Guide to Green Coffee Auctions
Green coffee auctions are a popular way to buy and sell green coffee on the…
April 8, 2021
Exploring geographical indication in coffee
Around the world, there are certain food and beverage products that are protected by a…
March 8, 2021
“Voices heard for the first time”: Women in coffee co-operatives
The coffee sector has traditionally been dominated by men. While a high percentage of the…
February 23, 2021
“Nyumba Kumi Kahawa”: The initiative rejuvenating coffee production in Kenya
Kenya has been a major global coffee producer for more than 100 years. Although the…
February 3, 2021