Relationships are about more than just paying a good price for specialty coffee
There are many actors involved in the coffee supply chain. From producers to traders to roasters to baristas, every industry professional adds value to the...
Tag: coffee production
What’s the difference between coffee estates and coffee co-operatives?
In many coffee-producing countries around the world, there are a number of ways in which farms are operated and managed. Understandably, this has a significant...
How can data collection be used to improve coffee production?
When discussing how the use of data has changed in the coffee industry, we often focus on the impact for roasters and coffee shops. And...
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...
Why don’t more producers market their own coffee?
Coffee is one of the most economically significant agricultural commodities in the world. According to data from the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), around 167.58 million...
How can the coffee industry help to rehabilitate ex-offenders?
Across the world, it is sadly all too common for ex-offenders to reoffend and find themselves back in prison. In the US, over 76% of...
How can digitalisation connect consumers to coffee farmers?
Digitalisation is increasingly becoming an area of focus for the global coffee industry. For producers, it means improving how data is stored, as well as...
Comparing coffee & alcohol production
For centuries, humankind has worked to perfect the art of producing both coffee and alcohol. We already know that coffee production and winemaking share several...
Why did coffee producers use their own currency in the 19th century?
In recent years, we’ve seen a lot of discussion about “tokenising” coffee using blockchain technology. This would see the use of coffee tokens (“worth” a...
Coffee News Recap, 24 Dec: Global 2021/22 production to fall by over 8 million bags, CoE Indonesia 2021 winners announced & other stories
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 20 Dec –...
Coffee News Recap, Jul 16: Studies show coffee can combat Covid-19, 2021 Honduras CoE winners announced & other stories
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news of the week. Here are this week’s stories. Monday, 12 Jul – Breville...
Coffee News Recap, Jul 9: ICO reports June coffee price increase, Lavazza celebrates 10 years as Wimbledon partner & other stories
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news of the week. Here are this week’s stories. Monday, 5 Jul – Griin...
Coffee News Recap, Jun 25: Winners of CoE Guatemala & Costa Rica announced, USDA forecasts drop in coffee production & other stories
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Monday, 21 Jun –...
Coffee News Recap, Apr 16: World’s largest coffee co-op reports 32% drop, CoE Colombia winners announced & other stories
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Monday, 12 Apr –...
Coffee News Recap, Apr 2: SCA Awards winners announced, CoE to host virtual cuppings & other stories
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Monday, 29 Mar –...
Why Do Some Producers Grow Coffee Near Active Volcanoes?
Across the world, volcanic soil is commonly viewed as being “more fertile” for growing crops, including coffee. But why is this? Around the world, more...