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 16, 2015 | ideas, news, retail, sustainability
I was quoted yesterday in U.S. News and World Report on the topic of coffee discounts as saying: “The younger generation, particularly, tends to think of coffee cost in terms of ‘cups’ rather than weight and may be surprised to learn that... 
by andrew | Jul 11, 2015 | featured, health, science
Popular YouTube medical investigation series Healthcare Triage recently featured coffee and its impact on health. The results are not surprising to those of us working in the coffee or medical industries but still, the image of coffee as a vice persists despite... 
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... 