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    Mexico: A Rising Specialty Star

    by Alfonso Carmona on August 10, 2021 at 8:12 AM

    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

    by Jorge Cuevas on July 22, 2021 at 10:40 AM

    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...

    Voices from the Field: What is Happening in Colombia and How is it Impacting Coffee?

    by Jorge Cuevas on May 27, 2021 at 9:30 AM

    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?

    by Jorge Cuevas on May 21, 2021 at 1:01 AM

    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

    by Alfonso Carmona on May 4, 2021 at 8:00 AM

    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...

    Rwanda's Remarkable Specialty Evolution

    by Alfonso Carmona on April 26, 2021 at 9:05 AM

    Are Rwandan coffees on your radar? If not, they need to be! The coffee industry in Rwanda has evolved tremendously in the 21st century and especially...

    A Quick Update On Peru

    by Alfonso Carmona on March 1, 2021 at 4:57 PM

    Peru is recognized worldwide for its ancient Incan ruins, its amazing gastronomy, beautiful diversity, and, in recent decades, for being one of the...

    Ecuador: Small Country, Big Flavors

    by Monica Terveer on February 10, 2021 at 5:55 PM

    Quick—name the origins of the last 5 coffees you had from Central or South America. That list probably includes selections from countries like...

    Sourcing Tips for 2021

    by Alfonso Carmona on February 1, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    In a blogpost that we published in late spring of 2020 titled “Actions Roasters and Buyers Can Take in a Time of Uncertainty” our Chief Coffee...

    Trends That Will Likely Continue In 2021

    by Alfonso Carmona on January 25, 2021 at 11:14 AM

    Virtual events, like our cupping event with Ikawa, were a popular way for the coffee industry to stay connected.From the way we drink coffee, to how...