The SCA’s Q Program Takeover Leaves the Coffee Industry Divided
In April, the Specialty Coffee Association announced it would be taking over the Q Grader Program, news that took the coffee industry by surprise. Now, as the dust settles, many remain confused and frustrated—but…
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Five Things We Learned at the 2025 London Coffee Festival
This year’s London Coffee Festival revealed the trends moving forward the coffee industry: bold flavors, creative drinks, plant-based milks, wellness brews, and matcha’s growing dominance.
TechnoServe Report Proves Regenerative Agriculture Works, Urges Industry to Invest
Investing in regenerative agriculture could boost smallholder farmer income and coffee exports while reducing carbon emissions, according to a new report released by the nonprofit organization TechnoServe.
In Uganda, Bayaaya Pays a Premium for Cherries from Women Farmers
A Ugandan entrepreneur founded a company that pays a premium for coffee cherries from women farmers.
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When Will Coffee Soda Have Its Breakthrough?
From classic iced coffee to nitro cold brew, cold coffee drinks are incredibly popular among today’s consumers. But despite favorable forecasts for the wider category, sparkling coffee—which sits at the intersection of soda and…
Why You Should Keep Your Eye on Cascara in 2025
Cascara—the dried skin of coffee cherries—is growing in popularity among beverage manufacturers thanks to its novel flavors, mild caffeine boost, and sustainability. The next step? Getting consumers on board.
Behind the Headlines: Science Says Morning Is the Best Time To Drink Coffee. What Do the Pros Think?
Results from a new study show that drinking coffee in the morning can benefit cardiovascular health. But what do the pros have to say about their favorite time to drink coffee?
Resource Library
The Customer Remarketing Playbook for Coffee Shops
A practical playbook for coffee shops and roasters who want to turn customers into regulars.
The Coffee Shop Operations Micro-Guide
In this era of efficiency, mastering back-end operations for coffee shops is critical. Get this resource to protect your profits.
