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April 18, 2023

How has technology helped to democratise green coffee trading?

March 22, 2023

Relationships are about more than just paying a good price for specialty coffee

February 20, 2023

Does coffee taste different as you get older?

February 1, 2023

How does foreign exchange affect the price of coffee?

November 14, 2022

How do increases in the price of coffee affect co-operatives?

May 23, 2023

How do specialty coffee roasters buy rare lots at auction?

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 with opportunities to showcase their best coffees – and potentially receive higher prices for them. Moreover, some private auctions also grant roasters and green coffee buyers access to more limited-edition or ultra-rare lots. In turn, these coffees can then be marketed as more premium and… read more

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 with opportunities to showcase their best coffees – and potentially receive higher prices for them.… read more

May 23, 2023

How do specialty coffee roasters buy rare lots at auction?

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...

April 18, 2023

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...

March 22, 2023

Relationships are about more than just paying a good price for specialty coffee

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...

February 20, 2023

Does coffee taste different as you get older?

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...

February 1, 2023

How does foreign exchange affect the price of coffee?

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...

November 14, 2022

How do increases in the price of coffee affect co-operatives?

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. ...

November 8, 2022

Are blends becoming more popular in specialty coffee?

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...

February 23, 2022

Coffee job roles: What is a green coffee buyer?

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...

February 14, 2022

How can roasters control quality when sourcing coffee?

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,...

February 2, 2022

Why are coffee farmers being sued over defaults on contracts?

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...

November 3, 2021

Navigating the coffee supply chain through Covid-19

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...

September 16, 2021

A guide to buying organic coffee

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

August 30, 2021

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...

June 8, 2021

What are virtual coffee auctions?

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...

April 27, 2021

Scaling up your green coffee sourcing

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...

September 17, 2020

How To Prevent Coffee Varieties From Being Misidentified

Every day, producers, traders, roasters, and consumers seek out different coffee varieties. Each variety has its own unique cup profile, among a number of other...