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January 26, 2023

Why are YouTube coffee brands becoming more popular?

January 5, 2023

Specialty coffee must remember that convenience is everything

December 12, 2022

What is coffee soft serve & is it becoming more popular?

December 5, 2022

How have coffee subscriptions changed in recent years?

November 21, 2022

Why isn't soy milk popular any more?

April 5, 2023

Do specialty coffee consumers actually want to be more connected to farmers?

It’s fair to say that many specialty coffee brands base their marketing strategies around the idea that coffee consumers want to be more connected to farmers. These branding techniques largely revolve around disseminating more information about where coffee comes from, including the farmers who grow it. The majority of specialty coffee professionals want to know as much information about origin as possible. This includes processing method, variety, altitude, and terroir.… read more

It’s fair to say that many specialty coffee brands base their marketing strategies around the idea that coffee consumers want to be more connected to farmers. These branding techniques largely revolve around disseminating more information about where coffee comes from,… read more

May 2, 2022

Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market

By 2027, the global coffee capsule market is predicted to be worth more thannUS $51 billion. However, this staggering growth has also led to vast...

April 26, 2022

Are reusable coffee pods a viable option?

Around the world, the number of coffee capsule machines in homes and offices has surged over the past couple of decades – with no signs...

April 21, 2022

Exploring the history of coffee cake

When searching the term “coffee cake”, Google pulls up around 2.4 billion results. But the top search results may differ depending on your location. Around...

April 18, 2022

Are edible coffee products becoming more popular?

For obvious reasons, most people around the world think of coffee first and foremost as a beverage. But what about using it to flavour food?...

March 28, 2022

Exploring coffee culture in Iran

Coffee has a long history in Iran. Since the 16th century, coffee has been popular across the country.  However, as the nation’s cultural and political...

March 16, 2022

Should you microwave coffee?

Temperature is one of the most widely discussed topics in coffee, particularly when we talk about green bean storage, roast profile, and brewing. As a...

March 15, 2022

Exploring Hong Kong coffee culture

While its historic relationship with tea might spring to mind first, Hong Kong has a vibrant and diverse coffee culture. Through the 20th and 21st...

February 16, 2022

What does “barista-grade” mean?

As specialty coffee continues to become more popular, consumer demands are naturally evolving. People want more from each cup of coffee they drink. As part...

February 7, 2022

Exploring the syrups & flavourings market in the coffee sector

Over the last 15 years, we have seen the spread of flavoured coffee drinks made with syrups around the world. These have been popularised by...

January 24, 2022

Bridging the gap in coffee education

Education is by no means a new concept to the coffee industry, but in recent years there has been a renewed focus on developing skills...

January 12, 2022

How can we make specialty coffee more accessible?

Across the board, specialty coffee is marketed as a superior product, in terms of its quality, sustainability, and the consumer experience.  However, in the past...

January 10, 2022

The evolution of the coffee shop in the UK

Today, we’re used to seeing coffee shops on every street across the UK, and with specialty coffee consumption growing at pace, it doesn’t seem like...

January 5, 2022

Understanding the history of latte art

Latte art is one of the most recognisable symbols of coffee culture. Research from Foresight Factory shows that the number of “photogenic” coffee posts on...

January 4, 2022

The history of the US coffee shop

Coffee has been around in the US for centuries – almost as long as the country has existed. But while specialty coffee shops and independent...

December 22, 2021

The evolution of convenience store coffee

During the Covid-19 pandemic, research indicates that after fuel, gas station customers have bought more food and beverages than anything else. These products are understandably...

December 2, 2021

What is the fourth wave of coffee? Scalability, not science

The fourth wave of coffee remains an elusive concept in the industry. There are a range of definitions, all of which indicate change and evolution...