by andrew | Jul 29, 2019 | economy, industry, origin, policy
Introduction Coffee is a significant cash crop in Papua New Guinea (“PNG”), providing incomes for more than 2.43 million people that represent a large percentage of the country’s rural population (CIC, 2017; World Bank, 2019a). Many of the more than 37% of Papua New... 
by andrew | Jul 5, 2015 | business, economy, industry, news, roasting, sustainability |
Last week’s interview with the New York Post was a quick one: J.M. Smucker, major producer of American grocery store retail coffee brands Millstone, Dunkin’ Donuts, Folgers and others announced a 6% price cut and smaller package sizes in order to attract... 
by andrew | Oct 1, 2014 | economy, retail, starbucks
Successful Korean coffee retail cafe chains like Caffe Bene and Paris Baguette already have dozens of locations within the United States and are eyeballing thousands of units in the next decade. What makes these brands so appealing to American consumers and can they... 
by andrew | Jun 30, 2014 | business, economy, industry, retail, starbucks
It may come as a surprise to the average consumer that Seoul, Korea boasts the largest number of Starbucks in a single city; approximately 300 according to a recent report. Those working in the specialty coffee, however, are probably far from shocked by the statement.... 
by andrew | Mar 9, 2014 | associations, competitions, economy, events, origin
The Brazil 2014 Cup of Excellence Late Harvest auction was held last week, showing modest incremental gains in an otherwise challenging market environment. It’s been a turbulent few weeks for the ‘C’ market, with commodity coffee prices nearly... 
by andrew | Sep 23, 2012 | economy, featured, industry, quality |
Last week I was surprised when my colleague Shawn Steiman pointed out that our mutual friend Miles Small of CoffeeTalk Magazine had published a scathing editorial commentary about the recent surge of interest in Fine Robusta coffee among specialty coffee roasters.... 