Brewing Excellence: A Conversation with Elena Hess What drives a philology graduate to transition from the world of literature to the vibrant and fast-paced coffee industry? Meet Elena Hess, a passionate trailblazer redefining training and quality in the coffee world. As the Head of Learning and Development at Drinkit in the UAE, Elena brings a […]
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Coffee Industry Commits $10 Million to Secure Sustainable Supplies Investment in coffee breeding and seed systems to drive origin diversity, sector growth, and climate resilience World Coffee Research (WCR) announced today that the global coffee industry has renewed its $10 million commitment to bolster coffee breeding and seed sector programs worldwide. With over 190 member
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Barriers to Circular Coffee: How the Industry Can Overcome Financial and Regulatory Challenges? As the global coffee industry strives for sustainability, the adoption of circular economy principles faces significant barriers. The International Coffee Organization’s (ICO) December 2024 report sheds light on the financial and regulatory challenges impeding progress while offering insights into solutions that could
Circular Economy: Is the Coffee Industry Ready for a Sustainable Shift? The global coffee industry stands at a pivotal moment as it grapples with the challenge of aligning growth with sustainability. The International Coffee Organization’s (ICO) December 2024 report provides a detailed examination of the coffee sector’s readiness for a transition to a circular economy,
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Honey processing became synonymous with Costa Rica in the late 2000s. Following a major earthquake in 2008, the country’s government imposed water usage restrictions – forcing Costa Rican coffee producers to innovate with their processing methods. Arising from this challenge, honey processed coffee was born. Intensely sweet with a pronounced body and complex flavour notes,
Unlocking the Potential of Coffee Circular Economy: A Path to Global Sustainability The coffee industry, an essential thread in the fabric of daily life for billions worldwide, has reached a crossroads. With over 10 million tons of coffee produced annually across 12 million farms spread over 10.6 million hectares, coffee is not just a beverage
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India’s Coffee Boom: How Divesh Khushalani Sees the Billion-Dollar Surge as a Game-Changer India’s coffee industry has reached an extraordinary milestone, with exports surpassing the $1 billion mark for the first time. Between April and November FY24, coffee exports surged to $1.15 billion, a 29% increase compared to $803.8 million during the same period last
Reflecting on the coffee industry in 2024, one prevailing trend stands out: the wave of acquisitions that has reshaped the landscape of green coffee trading and specialty coffee brands alike. Economic challenges, evolving consumer demands, and the pursuit of innovation have propelled larger entities to absorb smaller players, fundamentally altering dynamics in green coffee sourcing,
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Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note The coffee industry is expected to face more challenges in 2025. Although coffee futures ended December 2024 at a low, several market analysts have predicted that lower-than-expected Brazilian harvests could push arabica futures over US $4/lb this year.