December 16, 2021

Breaking down logistical challenges in the coffee sector

The logistics of the international coffee sector have always been difficult to negotiate, but over the last couple of years, some of these challenges have...

December 14, 2021

How does the price of coffee affect availability and supply?

If you were in a business that suddenly became 10 times more profitable overnight, how would you react?  You would probably stay in the business,...

November 25, 2021

Why is it getting more expensive to ship coffee?

It’s estimated that around 90% of global goods are transported by sea at some point. Over half of these goods – including, fruit, vegetables, and...

November 3, 2021

Navigating the coffee supply chain through Covid-19

Since early 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed almost every industry around the world, and the coffee sector has not been an exception. Now, more...

September 29, 2021

How can private label roasting drive sustainability?

Private label products – coffee and beyond – have seen a rise in sales during the pandemic, according to findings from Coresight Research.  In the...

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...

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...

April 13, 2021

“Transported through your cup”: A guide to serving coffee roasted at origin

For some time now, the specialty coffee sector has discussed the idea of bridging the gap between the producer and the consumer. For many, this...

April 8, 2021

Exploring geographical indication in coffee

Around the world, there are certain food and beverage products that are protected by a geographical indication (GI). This means that they are defined by...

March 23, 2021

“Quality is directly linked to logistics”: Why don’t more major brands roast coffee at origin?

The concept of roasting coffee at origin is appealing. It shortens the supply chain, adds more value at origin, and ultimately supports a more equitable...

March 2, 2021

“Coffee is part of the restaurant”: Exploring Slow Food philosophy in the coffee sector

We live in a world that is becoming increasingly automated and accelerated, and the way we eat and drink has not been spared. Takeaway food...

February 3, 2021

Driving entrepreneurship in coffee producing communities

Coffee farms are a business. Just like any other business, they function in terms of revenue, costs, profit, and investment. Despite this, around the world,...

January 13, 2021

Direct Trade In Specialty Coffee: Is It An Effective Model?

Direct trade is a coffee trading model that offers the promise of a stronger value chain achieved by minimising the number of intermediaries. It is...

December 1, 2020

Roasting Coffee At Origin

The coffee supply chain is long and complex, and one of its greatest criticisms is that value is traditionally added beyond the producing country. As...

November 10, 2020

How Have Roasters Adapted During Covid-19?

The full long-term effects of Covid-19 on the coffee industry will not be known for some time. However, as time goes on, we see more...

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 world have had to close their doors, roasters have started...