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...

For the most part, both the price of arabica and robusta rely on futures contracts. These are legal agreements to buy or sell a particular...

Across the Bean Belt, the vast majority of coffee farmers sell their coffee (either as cherry or parchment) in exchange for income. After providing for...

From early 2021 through until mid-2022, coffee prices increased steadily – with arabica futures reaching a ten-year high of US 258.95 cents/lb in February 2022. ...

There are a number of factors to consider when storing green coffee. Understandably, preserving freshness is one of the most important, as green beans are...

Growing high-quality coffee is not easy. It requires a lot of dedication from the producer, and there are a huge number of variables that influence...

How green coffee is stored is key to cup quality. Good storage maintains the cup profile of a coffee, while poor storage can detract from...

Generally speaking, coffee producing countries aim to export to major consuming countries and increase international demand. This often supports coffee farmers to obtain better prices...

When buying large quantities of green coffee, one of the biggest challenges is keeping your beans away from external factors such as moisture, temperature, oxygen,...

Green coffee beans are sensitive to a number of external factors, such as moisture and heat. They should be stored in a clean, dry, and...

Direct trade, ethical sourcing, fair pricing – these are all phrases people use when talking about how sustainable coffee is. But what about organic coffee? ...

Coffee bean density is an important data point for roasters, green coffee buyers, and traders alike. It is often viewed as a simple marker of...

Bean weight loss can cause profitability to plummet and also, in its own way, affect roast profiles – and it’s all down to moisture content....