by andrew | Dec 31, 2011 | economy, featured, industry, origin, quality, retail |
The January / February 2012 issue of Roast Magazine includes a feature Specialty Coffee’s New Frontier article about the emerging coffee markets of China, the Middle East, India and Russia titled, “The New Frontier.” This handy introduction to...
by andrew | Dec 22, 2011 | economy, origin
Most of us who buy, roast or prepare specialty coffee recoiled in horror upon hearing the Ethiopian government’s plans earlier this month that would require all coffee leaving the country to be shipped in 40,000 lb bulk cargo containers rather than ordinary 60...
by andrew | Dec 18, 2011 | economy, retail
Coffee consumption in South Korea continues its rapid growth, according to the Korean International Trade Association, who today reported coffee imports totaling $508 million for the first 10 months of 2011. By comparison, the total for all of 2010 was $307 million. A...
by andrew | Dec 8, 2010 | economy, industry, sustainability |
Earlier this week I shared comments with a coffee industry publication regarding truth and fiction surrounding today’s higher coffee prices and the prospect of future shortages. The article will probably pull a few of my words that are quote-worthy, but I...
by andrew | Sep 7, 2010 | economy, ideas, news, retail, roasting, starbucks |
I was quoted today in an article for Inc. Magazine, which provides entrepreneurial advice for small business and publishes the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies. Inc. previously featured Zingerman’s, which I agree is the “Coolest Small Company in...
by andrew | Oct 1, 2009 | business, economy, news, roasting |
It was interesting to read the the latest post from industry blog Coffee Hero, “Espresso Vivace Now Without Robusta,” for two reasons: 1) as a fan of Espresso Vivace, I have enjoyed the Dolce blend in the past, and 2) because the article also sets a few...
