March 2, 2023

What does the plant milk rule mean for the future of the World Barista Championship?

On 22 December 2022, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) published the Rules & Regulations for the 2023 World Barista Championship (WBC), which will take place...

February 8, 2023

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...

January 27, 2023

Coffee News Recap, 27 Jan: Proud Mary Coffee to sell Panamanian Gesha for US $150 per cup, PRF El Salvador to host 2023 Salvadoran Barista Championship & 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, 23 Jan Australian...

January 13, 2023

Coffee News Recap, 13 Jan: World of Coffee Dubai 2023 takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre, the Barista League to host 12 events in 2023 & 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, 9 Jan Origin...

September 30, 2022

Coffee News Recap, 30 Sep: SCA announces 2022 WBC and WBrC winners at MICE, new study links daily coffee consumption with increased longevity & 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, 26 Sep Nestlé...

July 1, 2022

Coffee News Recap, 1 Jul: PRF Colombia takes place in Medellín, USDA estimates 2022/23 production will increase by 7.8 million bags & 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, 27 Jun Specialty...

June 24, 2022

Coffee News Recap, 24 June: PRF Colombia to take place next week, several 2022 World Coffee Championships held at WOC Milan & 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 Jun PRF...

June 10, 2022

Coffee News Recap, 10 Jun: Arabica prices hit 3-month high after drought predicted in Brazil, Pergamino to host Barista Jam at PRF Colombia & 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, 6 Jun Peet’s...

June 3, 2022

Coffee News Recap, 3 Jun: Intelligentsia employees file to unionise, Chinese study finds coffee consumption can increase life expectancy & 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, 30 May Registration...

April 22, 2022

Coffee News Recap, 22 Apr: High levels of coffee leaf rust found in Vietnam, PRF Colombia announces new Host Sponsor & 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, 18 Apr PRF...

January 11, 2022

Does the World Barista Championship need to change?

The World Barista Championship (WBC) is a competition that promotes excellence in coffee and recognises the barista profession on an international scale. It is a...

November 5, 2021

Coffee News Recap, 5 Nov: IWCA announces Colombian chapter, SCA to host 2022 WOC in Dubai & 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, 1 Nov –...

October 29, 2021

Coffee News Recap, 29 Oct: Colombian barista Diego Campos wins WBC, robusta prices hit 10-year high & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the last week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 25 Oct –...

October 15, 2021

Coffee News Recap, 15 Oct: Coffee prices up 60% since January, WCC Covid-19 travel guidelines released & more

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 11 Oct –...

July 30, 2021

Coffee News Recap, Jul 30: SCA announces 2022 WCC, coffee prices start to drop as Brazil frost damage continues to be assessed & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news of the week. Here are this week’s stories. Monday, 26 Jul – International...

July 23, 2021

Coffee News Recap, Jul 23: WCC to be held at HostMilano, Brazil frosts drive coffee price increases & 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, 19 Jul –...