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Mexico: A Rising Specialty Star
Mexico produces a lot of coffee: it’s among the world’s top 10 coffee producing countries and top 5 in Latin America. Yet, it’s only been recently...
Headwinds Roasters Need to be Aware of
If you’re subscribed to our newsletter and have been reading our regular market and logistics updates, you’re likely keenly aware of the critical...
C Market 101: What is FOB Pricing?
In our last post, we took a deep dive into understanding the C Market: what it is, how it came to be, and how it functions to determine the global...
Give Blends a Chance: Understanding Blending with Mark and Emma
Don’t get us wrong: we love our single-origin brews, but there’s always been a special place in our hearts for a great blend.These days, however, it...
C Market 101: What is the C Market?
To the average consumer, few things seem more simple than a cup of coffee—just add water (and/or milk and sugar). For those of us on the other side...
Get Creative with Cascara: From Sodas to Scones
Summer is just around the corner: temps are rising, days are stretching, and your regulars are scanning your iced bev options. So while you’re...
Voices from the Field: What is Happening in Colombia and How is it Impacting Coffee?
For almost a month, political and civil unrest has surged in Colombia. Since April 28, protests that were initially sparked in response to a...
An Update on Shipping Delays: Where in the World is My Coffee?
Nearly a year and a half into the pandemic and most people are likely well aware that the coffee supply chain has been dramatically impacted, and...
An Update on Colombia: Adaptability, Resilience, and Emerging Regions
There are few coffee growing countries more iconic than Colombia. Colombia produces the most Arabica coffee out of any country in the world and ranks...