For paid subscribers: Donald Trumpās latest arbitrary tariff threat, this time against Brazil, has once again enveloped the coffee industry in chaos and uncertainty. When will it end?
The United States has long been at the centre of the global coffee industry. But as policies shift under the Trump administration, that dominance is under threat.
Fair Trade USA is āfreezingā its green coffee price minimums following an announcement of increased minimums from Fairtrade International (a different organization). Fair Trade USA consulted hundreds of stakeholders, with a majority of roasters, retailers, and importers responding negatively to the suggestion of raising price minimums. I mean.
A truce sealed with a marmalade sandwich. Spectacled Bears (inspiration for the beloved Paddington) have historically been considered a pest by many Colombian coffee farmers, but some producers are now conserving part of their land to help the threatened animals.
Labor issues have rocked Nashvilleās specialty coffee scene over the past few months as workers try to cope with what they call the cityās ābleakā and ādisjointedā coffee industry.
I'm the creator and writer of The Pourover. Based in Scotland, I have over a decade of experience in the specialty coffee industry as a barista, roaster, and writer. Ask me about coffeewashing.
