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 | May 29, 2017 | associations, events, industry, origin, women
Two cupping sessions at the World of Coffee event in Budapest will feature coffees from representatives of the Ethiopian Women in Coffee association (EWiC), including cup quality competition winners. Ethiopian Women in Coffee Cupping Session Date: Wednesday, June 14,... 
by andrew | Sep 30, 2016 | associations, industry, origin
Just in time for this year’s International Coffee Day, Timor-Leste has formed its first coffee industry association, which promises to be a historic first step toward revitalization of the country’s coffee industry. You’ve likely heard of Timor-Leste... 
by andrew | Aug 10, 2015 | associations, competitions, industry, news, quality, retail, science
The connection between aesthetics and people’s perception of value is something that has been long known and studied by sensory scientists but a direct link between latte art and coffee drinkers’ perception of coffee value has remained anecdotal: until... 
by andrew | Jul 27, 2015 | associations, competitions, industry, origin, quality
In the first Myanmar coffee competition, two women smallholder farmers secured first and second place in their category and the overall event. Results were announced and trophies presented at a formal ceremony last week in Pyin Oo Lwin. I had the honor of... 
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... 