A public-private partnership involving the world’s second-largest coffee producer, Vietnam, is resulting in a nationwide database system for forests and coffee-growing areas. Led by the partnership-focused sustainable agriculture nonprofit IDH,…
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The Co-Founder of Charlotte’s Giddy Goat Coffee is Also a Paralympic Medalist
When not running a booming coffee business, the co-founder of Charlotte, North Carolina’s Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters is likely to still be running, or biking, or perhaps swimming. Carson Clough,…
Inaugural STLCoffeeFest Coming to St. Louis in February
Coffee enthusiasts and professionals in the St. Louis area are gearing up for the inaugural STLCoffeeFest, an independent, consumer-focused coffee event taking place Feb. 22, 2025, at 18 Rails at…
Asian Development Bank and Ecom Sign $100 Million ‘Social Loan’ Deal
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a US$100 million loan agreement with Swiss coffee trading giant Ecom designed to strengthen climate resilience within the conglomerate’s coffee supply chain in Asia….
Charismatic Founder of Spokane’s Roast House, Deb Di Bernardo, Dies
Deborah “Deb” Di Bernardo, the beloved founder of Spokane, Washington-based roasting company Roast House, died this week at the age of 70 after a third time facing cancer. Di Bernardo…
European Parliament Officially Postpones EUDR Enforcement
The European Union Parliament voted overwhelmingly today to postpone enforcement of the landmark EU deforestation-free supply chains law, known as EUDR. The EU Parliament adopted the extension by a vote…
Report: Climate Change Adaptation Plans Are Working for Coffee Producers
A new report commissioned by Fairtrade International and co-funded by the European Union found that coffee producers are leading producers in other agricultural sectors in planning for climate change, though…
Consultancy Pomelo Bringing Roasting Business Owners Together with Junto
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Pomelo Coffee Consulting is launching the second iteration of its coffee roaster, education, networking and consulting platform called Pomelo Junto. The six-month program will involve a cohort…
Dutch Trader Sucden Coffee Surrenders $670K+ After ICE Allegations
Dutch green coffee trader Sucden Coffee agreed to a settlement with the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) following a notice that it “may have” violated a rule designed to prevent coffee market…
Ligre Brings a Clean Slate to European Home Espresso Design
A new high-end home espresso machine and companion grinder from the German boutique brand Ligre are attempting to cut through the visual clutter of classic countertop equipment. The striking designs…