Final Words from Founder of India’s Largest Café Chain Point to Business Troubles
V.G. Siddhartha focused on building a business to create income and opportunities for his countrymen.
In Memory of Donald Harrell
Donald “Donnie” Harrell passed away on July 28, 2019 after a battle with bladder cancer. Harrell had been a regular fixture of the specialty coffee industry since 1994 when he was hired as one of Monin’s very first four employees.
Chiques Creek Hemp Tea Release
While Pennsylvania-grown may seem like a strange title to promote hemp, one tea company is proud to continue a centuries-long tradition.
Unique Selling Points
18 cafés from around the world serving up a unique experience for their customers.
Gaviña Works Toward a Better Coffee Future
Nearly two decades ago, Gaviña launched their Direct Impact initiative as a promise to provide premium coffee with a greener footprint.
Civil Unrest in Ethiopia
Violent protests and unrest in Ethiopia’s southern region of Sidama Zone have resulted in the deaths of 34 people.
Kenya’s Low Tea Exports Lead to Weakened Shilling
Drought, lower tea prices, and economic sanctions against Iran have led to lower tea exports for the world’s largest black tea producing country, affecting the entire nation’s economy.
Registration is Now Open for Coffee Roasters Guild Camp 2019
Roasters, pack your bags, spoons, and beret: This year’s Coffee Roasters Guild Camp is scheduled to take place in Annecy, France, September 30–
October 3.
COFFEE Project Starts Brewing
This week, labor advocacy non-profit Verité, with funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs, officially launched Cooperation On Fair, Free, Equitable Employment (COFFEE) Project, spanning Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico
How to Make an Instagrammable Café
Instagrammability is a characteristic that’s frequently talked about in our industry. But what does that term mean—and what’s the value of it?