Understanding Tanzania’s generational gap in coffee production
Although coffee was first introduced to Tanzania in the 16th century from nearby Réunion Island (also once referred to as Bourbon), it took around 200...
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Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry
In recent years, direct trade has become increasingly prominent in specialty coffee. The idea is simple: by reducing the number of intermediaries in the supply...
Is there a difference between a coffee producer and a farmer?
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...
Become a speaker at PRF Colombia
As we announced late last year, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) is returning in 2022, and will be coming to Colombia. This year, the two-day...
Virtual PRF
We are proud to announce the upcoming Virtual Producer & Roaster Forum (Virtual PRF) and the Producer Roaster Matchmaking programme. Virtual PRF will leverage the industry-leading Airmeet platform to deliver...
Will COVID-19 Mobilize Producers to Roast Their Own Coffee?
2020’s COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the international coffee production industry, bringing about challenges ranging from dwindling consumer consumption (due to lockdowns closing coffee shops) to...