Blockchain Benefits Coffee Farmers
The high-tech innovation transforms how coffee goes from farm to cup—and ensures growers unprecedented supply chain transparency.
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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.
The Myth of Congolese Coffee
Congolese coffee has historically been absent from most coffee roasters’ menus and importers’ offering sheets, but may soon become a go-to in America because of its unique versatility as a single origin and blend component.
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.
Nespresso Introduces KAHAWA ya CONGO
Nespresso launched “KAHAWA ya CONGO,” the newest and first USDA-certified organic coffee within Reviving Origins, the company’s global farming communities program.
Costa Rica Cup of Excellence Auction
The 13th Costa Rica Cup of Excellence set two new records: the average price per pound was set at $21.71 (breaking the previous record of $21.69 in 2018), while all 26 lots up for sale received prices above $14/lb.