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Why coffee equipment brands need to diversify – just like everyone else
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Why coffee equipment brands need to diversify – just like everyone else

If coffee companies want to build sustainable business models that survive rising inflation and market volatility, then innovation is non-negotiable. The industry has become increasingly competitive, making it all the more important for businesses to stand out and support their own supply chains. This focus is often on roasters and coffee shops, which are pushed […]

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Excelsa Coffee in the Spotlight
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Excelsa Coffee in the Spotlight

Could Excelsa be the future of coffee? As global warming challenges arabica and robusta growth, the lesser-known species is gaining traction. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Olin Patterson In the landscape of coffee cultivation and consumption, the dominance of the arabica and robusta varieties has largely overshadowed lesser-known species. Among these, Excelsa

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Support for Emerging Coffee Professionals
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Support for Emerging Coffee Professionals

Akshat Khandelwal of Coffee Futures Fund explains how this new initiative is guiding the next generation of specialty-coffee leaders. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of Pexels The specialty-coffee industry thrives on passion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to craft. Yet, for many aspiring coffee entrepreneurs, the road to success is paved with

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Move Over, Americano: The “Canadiano” Has Arrived
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Move Over, Americano: The “Canadiano” Has Arrived

In light of growing tensions between Canada and the United States, some Canadian coffee shops are encouraging a shift in thinking. BY BHAVI PATELBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Kicking Horse Coffee On February 6, British Columbia, Canada-based roastery and café Kicking Horse Coffee announced in an Instagram post, “For 16 years, the Kicking

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Is specialty coffee changing the perception of acidity more widely?
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Is specialty coffee changing the perception of acidity more widely?

Acidity in coffee is often a divisive topic. For some consumers, it’s conflated with bitterness and sourness, perceived as negative. Others, meanwhile, consider acidity a revered flavour attribute, offering vibrancy, brightness, and complexity that enhances the overall drinking experience.  Unfavourable perceptions of acidity can easily misguide consumers who are new to specialty coffee, inadvertently pushing

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Producers are facing more challenges: Could processing innovation be a solution?
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Producers are facing more challenges: Could processing innovation be a solution?

Despite high coffee prices, producers are still facing an increasing number of challenges. The rising cost of inputs, such as fertilisers, and labour fees means many are unable to reinvest in their farms, leaving them vulnerable to climate change. Unpredictable weather patterns threaten global coffee production as we know it. According to a study published

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Specialty coffee is resilient, but is it recession-proof?
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Specialty coffee is resilient, but is it recession-proof?

Global economic uncertainty has persisted in a post-pandemic world, compounded by political instability, labour shortages, and the impact of conflict on supply chains. Given these conditions, economists predict a 45% chance that a global recession will happen by the end of 2025. The exact timings and levels of severity would vary from country to country.

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