Who Will Grow Coffee in the Future? Industry Faces a ‘Demographic Cliff’
One issue that also poses an imminent threat to coffee is age: coffee farmers are getting older, and younger generations are not always interested in taking over.
Coffee News Club: Week of July 21st
Is it safe to drink coffee during a heatwave? Experts weigh in. Plus more tariff news and confronting the generational gap that threatens the future of coffee.
Coffee Traders Race to Bring Coffee to the US and Beat Tariff Deadline
Coffee traders are scrambling to import as much coffee as they can to the United States by August 1st to avoid a potential 50% tariff.
Honduran Company Buys Top Cup of Excellence Coffees, Keeps Winning Coffees in Country
Spirit Animal Coffee bought the winning lots at the Honduras Cup of Excellence auction—the first time that a company based in the hosting country has won the winning lot.
New Coffee Seedings May Ease Demand Shortages—But Not Until 2026
As global coffee demand continues to grow, production has struggled to keep up. However, higher prices have encouraged farmers to plant more coffee.
Coffee News Club: Week of July 14th
Click to find out what country may be facing a 50% tariff on coffee exports. That and more—here's the news for the week of July 14th.
Coffee Prices Climb As US Considers 50% Tariff on Brazil
Coffee commodity prices have been falling in recent months. But they jumped this week after the U.S. threatened to impose a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil.
New Initiative Prioritizes Mental Health Care for Women Coffee Farmers
After a successful trial, the nonprofit SANA has launched a project to provide integrative psychosocial teletherapy sessions, as well as education and community support, for women coffee farmers in Colombia.
Uganda Emerges as Africa’s Top Coffee Exporter
Uganda has almost doubled its coffee production over the past 10 years. In May 2025, the country exported nearly 48,000 tons of coffee, compared to Ethiopia’s almost 43,500 tons, Uganda’s agriculture ministry said in…
Coffee News Club: Week of June 30th
A new resource compiles global coffee sustainability projects. Plus, a project in Colombia aims to provide mental healthcare to women coffee farmers, and Uganda overtakes Ethiopia as Africa’s largest coffee exporter. ‘New Initiative Prioritises…
