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,...
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”...
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...
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...
ChinaMeraki Espresso Machine Finds a Quick $1+ Million on Kickstarter
A Hong Kong-based equipment startup called Meraki has raised more than $1.2 million in the early days of a Kickstarter campaign for a high-tech home espresso machine and grinder combo. ...
espresso grindersVaria Brewing Goes Pro with the Modifiable VS6 Grinder
Varia Brewing recently launched its first piece of coffee equipment suitable for commercial applications, the VS6 grinder. The New Zealand-based company is currently selling orders of the machine — appropriate...
AmsterdamPachamama and Pact Win Gold at 2024 Sustainable Food Awards
As the 2024 Summer Olympics get underway — rewarding feats such as fast running and artistic swimming — two coffee companies recently took home gold for their contributions to more...
Business OperationsDecent Espresso Opens Exceptional Factory Showroom Cafe
High-tech espresso machine and accessory maker Decent Espresso recently opened an extraordinary coffee bar and showroom attached to its factory in Hong Kong. The 800-square-foot cafe is designed to appeal...