60 DecibelsThe Coffee Farmer Thriving Index Says ‘Listen to the Farmers’
A major report from the social impact assessment firm 60 Decibels found that more than one third of coffee farmers in Uganda reported no profit in the previous year, with...
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CorporateNeuhaus Neotec Names Ralf Torenz Managing Director
German industrial roasting equipment specialist Neuhaus Neotec last week announced the appointment of Ralf Torenz as managing director. Torenz, who has been with the company for more than 23 years,...
BelcoThree Questions with Denis Mialocq of Belco
Denis Mialocq spends most of his days teaching others about the complexities of coffee, from gustatory explorations to environmental, economic and social issues. The training manager at green coffee trading...
bankruptcyColorado Specialty Coffee Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
An influential player in the specialty coffee scene of Colorado Springs, Colorado, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month. Switchback Coffee Roasters, which was founded in 2010, filed the...
CafeologyVauxhall Made a Car with a Wild Coffee Setup in the Trunk
British automaker Vauxhall has introduced a new spin on to-go coffee, launching the Vauxhall Mokka Coffee-E, a concept car with a working coffee bar in the trunk (or “the boot”...
Anastasia ChovanVivreau North America Wades Into Cafe Waters with Purity C Advanced Filters
Water purification and dispensing equipment company Vivreau is plumbing the depths of coffee with a new filter system designed specifically for cafes and coffee shops. Part of a broader food-and-beverage-focused...
AfricaThe 21st African Fine Coffees Conference and Expo is Heading to Tanzania
At a launch event in Tanzania today, the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) announced that its flagship conference and expo will take place in Dar es Salaam in 2025. Happening...
City Museum of LjubljanaSpecialty Coffee and Haute Cuisine Meeting at the Ljubljana Coffee Festival
The upcoming Ljubljana Coffee Festival is bringing some prominent specialty coffee professionals from throughout Europe together this Sept. 21-22 in Slovenia. Taking place at the City Museum of Ljubljana, in...
Anhui ProvinceLinkbar Seeks Connections with New Frothing and Dispensing Machines
A Chinese company called Linkbar is quickly gaining steam on Asian markets with its first two commercial products, both geared for commercial cafes. One is a steam-free milk frothing and...
educationSCA Reprises ‘Educator Summit’ Program with Events in Philadelphia, Houston
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is reprising its Educator Summit program for 2024, offering five full-day conferences geared towards coffee educators in cities across the globe. The first two of...