How to Improve Sustainability in The Coffee Roastery
At every link of the supply chain, making the coffee trade more sustainable has become a pressing task. But too often, we focus just on...
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More roasters are rebranding than ever before – but it's easier said than done
Most businesses refresh their branding once every seven to ten years; however, given how young specialty coffee is, roasters tend to rebrand at a higher rate. Over the last ten years, many coffee roasters, large and small, have refreshed their packaging and brand messaging to stay relevant and resonate with customers. A highly volatile market is putting more pressure on roasters to rebrand, but it’s a process that requires careful… read more
Most businesses refresh their branding once every seven to ten years; however, given how young specialty coffee is, roasters tend to rebrand at a higher rate. Over the last ten years, many coffee roasters, large and small, have refreshed their… read more
Can Coffee Quality & Environmental Sustainability Go Hand in Hand?
The future of coffee production is tied to a healthy environment. Climate change poses a threat to the amount of fertile land available for farmers...
The Benefits of The Social Enterprise Model in Coffee
According to the Financial Times, a third of start-ups now strive to include positive social impact in their business model. The same article states that...
How to Reduce The Environmental Impact of Your Coffee Habit
How many times a week do you pick up a coffee to go? Do you always use a disposable cup? And what method do you...
What Does Blockchain Really Offer Coffee Roasters?
Blockchain has been touted as the key to empowering coffee producers and improving supply chain sustainability in the face of crashing coffee prices – but...
How Madagascan Deforestation Puts World Coffee At Risk
Madagascar has a breathtaking array of wildlife. Over 90% of the island’s reptiles, approximately 89% of its plants, and around 92% of its mammals exist...
Does Producing Coffee Mean Living in Poverty? Examining The Data
With coffee prices falling to a 12-year low earlier this year, the economic sustainability of coffee has been left in more doubt than ever. We...
How Can Blockchain Empower Coffee Producers?
Every time I open the tech section of my go-to news platform, blockchain is there. Banking, produce, charity, politics… it seems like there’s nothing this...
Sustainability in Coffee: What Are The Main Issues?
Sustainability has become a buzz word in recent years, but the long-term economic, environmental, and social health of the coffee industry are vital considerations. Reduced...
Can We Improve Efficiency & Quality in Coffee Picking?
Do you want to produce high-quality coffee that should result in higher prices? Or do you want to efficiently produce coffee, reducing investment and so...
Disease & Deforestation: The Cost of Coffee in Madagascar
In Madagascar, coffee is the fuel that powers everyone through their day – but it comes at a cost. This island off the Mozambique coast...
What Should We Have Learned From The 2001 Coffee Price Crisis?
When the international price for coffee (or C-Price) fell below US $1 per pound in August, many were alarmed. Even outside of the industry, the...
The Daily Life of Madagascar’s Coffee Vendors
In Madagascar, coffee is a national obsession and a big part of daily life. At its heart are the street vendors who dedicate their lives...
A Broken Coffee Market: Why Specialty Farmers Are Going Bankrupt
Murray Cooper was one of the most famous specialty coffee farmers in Ecuador. I’m using the past tense because he’s now bankrupt. Murray did specialty coffee...
When Producers Roast Their Own Coffee, Green Quality Improves
Endless mountain ranges, coffee trees drooping with ripe-red cherries, and golden coffee beans drying on raised beds: this is what we often think of when...
Examining coffee production costs across Latin America
A coffee at your local café might cost US $4.00, but this doesn’t tell you how much green coffee is required to buy and produce...