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 | Apr 15, 2014 | industry, news, origin, quality, sustainability
Robusta has substantial potential that shouldn’t be ignored because of its market stigma as the less expensive coffee species of choice for soluble coffee production. Whether for its genetic diversity, disease- and pest-fighting resistance, potential as a second...
by andrew | Mar 25, 2014 | featured, industry, origin, quality, science, sustainability |
This morning I was interviewed for a cable network television show about climate change and more specifically about its connection to coffee leaf rust. It was a short piece and it’s hard to say how much of what we discussed will be aired but I found the...
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 | Oct 25, 2010 | events, industry, science, sustainability
My wig is powdered, shoe buckles shined and best waistcoat and velveteen breeches packed for the first Congress of the World Coffee Research, which is being held this week at the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, a part of Texas A&M...
by andrew | Oct 7, 2009 | news, oddities, sustainability |
I cannot think of a single comment that needs to be added to this new story: Taipei – A Taipei funeral parlour is using the heat saved from cremations to operate air conditioners and to brew coffee for mourners, the director said Wednesday. The project is part...
