Since its inception in 2000, the World Barista Championship has showcased some of the most exclusive and high-end coffees in the world. Along with other...

Every year, there are plenty of green coffee auctions that take place in the specialty coffee industry. Whether in-person or virtual, these platforms provide producers...

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...

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...

There are many variables which influence how we perceive flavours in coffee, including brew temperature, water quality, and even altitude.  However, we also know that...

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...

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. ...

Across the world of specialty coffee, there is undeniably a growing focus on sourcing high-quality, sustainable, and traceable coffees. A large part of this revolves...

There are a number of roles in the industry that involve sourcing green coffee beans for a company. At a roaster, for example, the head...

Quality is rightly a growing priority for coffee drinkers around the world, and consequently for coffee roasters. It’s a key differentiator in the coffee sector,...

Contracts are essential for building long-term sustainable relationships in the coffee industry. By using them, those who both buy and sell coffee can achieve stability...

Since early 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed almost every industry around the world, and the coffee sector has not been an exception. Now, more...

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

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...

Coffee auctions are nothing new. They have long since been a platform to showcase high-quality coffees to buyers from around the world, and to discover...

Green coffee sourcing is a key part of the business of coffee roasting. Discovering and buying quality green beans is the first step in the...