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
Ally Coffee Expands Learning Opportunities
With the intention of making coffee learning relevant, valuable, accessible, and current for everyone in the industry, green coffee company Ally Coffee has expanded its learning opportunities to the global community of coffee professionals.
Foxtail Coffee Hires New COO
Orlando-based Foxtail Coffee Co. recently announced a new COO, John Hufferd, who comes from barbecue joint 4 Rivers Smokehouse, another celebrated local brand.
Glitter Cat Bootcamp 2020 Applications Now Open
Following the success of 2019’s inaugural season, which focused on the U.S. Barista Championship, Glitter Cat Bootcamp has now expanded to include sessions for Brewers Cup, Roasters, and Coffee in Good Spirits.
Keurig Lawsuit Over Recycling Pod Claim Moves Forward
A putative class action suit was brought against Keurig Green Mountain alleging that the company’s “recyclable” single-serve plastic pods were mislabeled and are not in fact recyclable due to their size, composition, and lack…
The Barista League Heads to L.A.
Following events in Sweden and Croatia earlier this year, the competition for baristas, by baristas, is heading to Los Angeles for its first and only U.S. appearance in 2019.