Here’s what’s happening at HostMilano 2023
Every two years, HostMilano – one of the world’s biggest business-to-business hospitality trade shows – takes place in Milan, Italy. The 2023 event, which will...
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Plant milks at the Swedish Latte Art Championship: Is this a step forward for specialty coffee competitions?
When the Specialty Coffee Association announced that plant milks could be used during the milk beverage course at the 2023 World Barista Championship, many in...
Why is it so important to host educational events in coffee-producing countries?
Every year, a rapidly growing number of events take place in the global coffee industry. These range from traditional trade shows to high-level competitions to...
New study claims coffee is more popular than water in the US – but what about specialty coffee?
It’s something of an understatement to say the US loves to drink coffee. For almost as long as the country has existed, US Americans have...
PRF Colombia attracts more than 5,000 attendees and hosts four coffee competitions
On 14 & 15 September, Producer Roaster Forum (PRF) returned to the Plaza Mayor venue in Medellín, Colombia. The two-day forum – which is the...
WCR’s largest collaborative breeding programme disseminates over 5,000 seeds – what could this mean for specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee has long been fascinated by new and unique arabica varieties, as well as rare coffee species. Whether it’s WBC competitors using “forgotten” and...
Why are some coffee roasters willing to spend over US $10,000 per kg on Gesha?
In recent years, it’s more and more common to see buyers pay staggering prices at coffee auctions – especially for Panamanian Gesha. Often considered the...
PRF Colombia announces final event schedule for 14 & 15 September 2023
Following the success of PRF El Salvador in March 2023, Producer Roaster Forum – the coffee industry’s largest producer-focused event – will return to Colombia...
Are specialty coffee competitions still about credibility – or prize money?
Competitions are some of the most exciting and captivating events in the global coffee sector. Often pushing the boundaries of innovation and creating new trends...
From NBA players to musicians: Is specialty coffee focusing too much on celebrity partnerships?
Like with many other industries, celebrity partnerships isn’t a new concept to the specialty coffee sector. Professional athletes, actors, and musicians, have endorsed, promoted, and...
Cold coffee sales hit record highs for big brands – is specialty coffee on the same track?
In many countries around the world, a growing number of consumers are drinking more and more cold coffee beverages. These purchasing decisions can even transcend...
PRF Colombia to host three coffee championships on 14 & 15 September 2023
Earlier this year, Producer Roaster Forum (PRF) – the coffee industry’s largest producer-focused event – returned to El Salvador. The two-day forum brought together thousands...
Does La Colombe’s acquisition show that consolidation is inevitable in specialty coffee?
Over the past decade or so, we have seen a string of acquisitions in the coffee industry – from Nestlé and Blue Bottle to Coca-Cola...
Why is Vienna’s coffee house culture so influential?
Around the world, coffee shops serve as important social spaces – as is often illustrated by the concept of the third place. Beyond this, in...
Why didn’t more people use plant milks at the 2023 World Barista Championship?
When the Specialty Coffee Association announced the new rules and regulations for the 2023 World Barista Championship, there were some notable changes that were sure...
Brazil and Chile win the two biggest World Coffee Championships: What does it mean for Latin America?
From 21 to 24 June 2023, some of this year’s World Coffee Championships took place in Athens, Greece. These included the World Barista Championship and...