No One Way To Be Sustainable: On Becoming A Carbon-Responsible Business
Individual coffee roasting and café companies can take responsibility for the carbon footprint of their operations and supply chains — here’s how.
Origin & Trade
The Myth of Congolese Coffee
Congolese coffee has historically been absent from most coffee roasters’ menus—but may soon become a go-to in America because of its unique versatility.
HAITI: A STORY OF REVOLUTION & INSPIRATION AT ORIGIN
A farmer on his way home from the market in Thiotte, Haiti. Photo by David Dávila In 1804, the world’s first Black republic won its independence from France. Haiti is the only country born of a successful slave revolution. From the first day of its existence, its leaders defied world powers by abolishing slavery and … Continue reading HAITI: A STORY OF REVOLUTION & INSPIRATION AT ORIGIN
Blockchain Benefits Coffee Farmers
The high-tech innovation transforms how coffee goes from farm to cup—and ensures growers unprecedented supply chain transparency.
Raíces: The Erasure of Afro-Latinos in Coffee
Despite the prevalence of Afro-Latinos in the Western Hemisphere, their stories, particularly in coffee, have gone largely ignored. It’s essential that we take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Afro-Latinos in the industry because without them, coffee would not exist as we know it today.
Finca Sophia Coffee Earns Best of Panama 2020
This summer, Finca Sophia, co-owned by Boot Coffee and Equator Coffees, was named the winner of the world-renowned 2020 Panama Cup.
Food 4 Farmers and Grow Ahead Partner Up
Food 4 Farmers and Grow Ahead, a crowdfunding platform supporting small-scale farmers addressing climate change, are partnering with Indigenous and women-led farming cooperatives in a new initiative.
FRINJ Coffee Expands Regenerative Agriculture Research
FRINJ Coffee is working with the Gaviota Coast Conservancy and White Buffalo Land Trust for research efforts into how to incorporate regenerative agriculture farming practices in coffee crops.
Making Coffee History: Yemenia
Qima Coffee made a historic announcement last week with the discovery of Yemenia, a new genetic mother population of arabica.
Genuine Origin Expands Its Women Producer Program
Green coffee importer Genuine Origin is expanding its La Morena program to women artisans in Guatemala to promote gender equity in the industry.