How are certifications used to market coffee?
Certifications have long been an effective means of establishing higher social, economic, and environmental standards in the global coffee industry. These can range from producers...
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How has technology helped to democratise green coffee trading?
Over the past century, the coffee industry has evolved in a number of different ways. From the increasing reliance on technology to a growing emphasis...
Should the World Barista Championship also be in Spanish?
The World Barista Championship (WBC) is one of the most prestigious events in the coffee industry. Not only is the competition a vehicle for innovation...
How can social initiatives improve gender equity in coffee production?
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2022 Global Gender Gap Report, it will take around 132 years to achieve full global gender parity if we...
Understanding the relationship between cycling & coffee production
Many coffee farms across the Bean Belt are located in remote, rural areas in low-to-middle income countries. This means that while green coffee might be...
How can green coffee auctions be used to promote wider social initiatives?
Green coffee auctions are a popular platform for buying and selling coffee around the world, as well as a means to connect producers to a...
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...
Social initiatives in coffee-producing communities
Around the world, some 25 million families depend on coffee production for their income, and 80% of the global coffee supply is produced by smallholder...
Exploring Millennial Trends in Specialty Coffee
If there’s one thing the millennial demographic around the world have in common, it’s a taste for coffee. As this group makes up a major...