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.
The SCA Introduces Country-Based Pricing for Coffee Education
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced a new pricing system for its education programs, with a varying price structure based on country.
In Venice, You Can Order an Espresso Made from Lagoon Water
At this year’s Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy, visitors can enjoy espresso literally made with water from the city’s famous lagoon.
Coffee Goods in Limbo as Tariffs Impact Gear Manufacturers
For coffee equipment manufacturers who rely on Chinese imports, the 154% tariff could significantly raise costs and prove financially devastating.
ICE Raids in Hawaii Target Children, Impact Coffee Workers
ICE officers are targeting children living in the South Kona region of Hawaii, where most of the state’s coffee comes from.
Behind the Headlines: The Threat of Tariffs has Rocked the Coffee Industry. But What About Tea?
Tariffs could shake up the global tea industry, raising costs, hurting small growers, and reshaping what ends up in your cup.
Starbucks Decides Staffing is Key To Customer Experience
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced the chain would hit pause on a series of technological upgrades and focus on hiring more baristas.
Indonesia is the Fourth Largest Coffee Producer—They May Have to Start Importing Beans
Indonesia is the fourth-largest coffee producer in the world, but falling yields and rising domestic consumption are making it increasingly difficult for the country to produce enough coffee to meet demand.
The SCA Makes Deal with Colombian Coffee Federation to Promote New Cupping Standards
The SCA signed an agreement with the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) on April 25 to use their new cupping form and “explore its broader adoption across Colombian coffees."
Coffee Techs Launch Cooperative to Boost Standards for Equipment Maintenance
A group of U.S.-based techs have joined together to create the Service Layer Cooperative (SLC), a nationwide network of independent coffee equipment technicians.