September 21, 2023

PRF Colombia attracts more than 5,000 attendees and hosts four coffee competitions

On 14 & 15 September, Producer Roaster Forum (PRF) returned to the Plaza Mayor venue in Medellín, Colombia. The two-day forum – which is the...

September 13, 2023

Do the Barista and Coffee Roasters Guilds benefit the specialty coffee sector?

There are many organisations and non-profits which support and strengthen the specialty coffee sector. One of the most prominent is the Specialty Coffee Association –...

August 31, 2023

PRF Colombia announces final event schedule for 14 & 15 September 2023

Following the success of PRF El Salvador in March 2023, Producer Roaster Forum – the coffee industry’s largest producer-focused event – will return to Colombia...

August 28, 2023

How often do Q graders need to recertify?

Many coffee professionals choose to become Q graders for a number of reasons. Whether it’s to know more about sourcing green coffee or achieving more...

July 17, 2023

How is educational content for specialty coffee evolving?

Education plays a crucial role in the specialty coffee sector. Without the focus the industry has had on education in recent years, we arguably wouldn’t...

June 26, 2023

How can coffee professionals train to become a World Coffee Championships judge?

When it comes to the World Coffee Championships, we usually first think of the competitors taking part in the seven annual competitions. And understandably so...

June 12, 2023

Does third wave coffee culture focus too much on consumer education?

For many industry professionals, access to more formal education is key to continuously improving a number of factors. These can range from coffee quality to...

September 13, 2022

Will coffee consumers’ focus on education continue beyond Covid-19?

Covid-19 undoubtedly had a major impact on the global coffee industry. There’s no denying the vast majority of the ripple effects were detrimental to many...

July 6, 2022

Is the coffee industry accessible for people with disabilities?

According to the World Health Organisation, around 15% of the global population (representing about 1 billion people) currently experience some form of disability. And with...

February 1, 2022

Driving educational programmes in coffee-growing communities

Around the world, green coffee buyers and roasters are increasingly looking for ways to support the communities they buy coffee from. One of the most...

January 26, 2022

Perfect Daily Grind & the Global School of Coffee Excellence

Across the supply chain, we know that sensory education is key to the ongoing development of any coffee professional. However, it’s also something that can...

July 13, 2021

Introducing PDG Education: Certified on-demand courses from specialty coffee professionals

For years, Perfect Daily Grind has sought to provide accessible, authoritative, and educational content that covers every aspect of the coffee sector.  In line with...