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What’s the difference between coffee estates and coffee co-operatives?

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In many coffee-producing countries around the world, there are a number of ways in which farms are operated and managed. Understandably, this has a significant impact on how coffee is processed and sold, as well as the prices that farmers receive. Two of the most widespread coffee farming models are estates and co-operatives.

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How do specialty roasters manage their green coffee supply?

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For any specialty coffee roaster, one of the key factors to running a successful business is a continuous supply of fresh green coffee. Naturally, without this, roasters are unable to sell high-quality roasted coffee. When stored and used improperly, green coffee will quickly lose its freshness, and thereby its quality as well.

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Exploring the evolution of Jamaica’s coffee industry

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The Caribbean has a rich history of coffee production. In fact, some of the earliest commercial coffee farms were established in Jamaica and Haiti in the early 18th century. Jamaica in particular is widely known for its Blue Mountain coffee , which is some of the most expensive and sought-after coffee in the world.

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Specialty roasters: How often should you rotate your green coffee?

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With rising energy and labour costs, coffee businesses’ margins are as tight as ever. However, it’s still imperative that roasters continue to sell a variety of coffees to suit a number of consumer taste preferences. To do this, they need to carefully manage and rotate their stock of green coffee.

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How is specialty coffee produced in Liberia?

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According to Index Mundi, Liberia’s coffee production peaked at 209,000 60kg bags in 1985. But in the years since, coffee production has dropped considerably for a number of complex reasons. In recent years, these qualities have helped to increase liberica’s presence in the specialty coffee sector.

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Why are YouTube coffee brands becoming more popular?

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When you think of coffee and YouTube, a number of popular content creators – including James Hoffmann and Morgan Eckroth – may come to mind. In some cases, these channels can receive hundreds of thousands of subscribers – showing that there is rising consumer interest in learning more about coffee. Read on to find out more.

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Exploring AI in coffee roasting

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Coffee roasting is no exception, and with the growing prevalence of automation in the sector over the past couple of decades, AI is an obvious next step. To learn more about AI in coffee roasting, I spoke to three coffee professionals who work with it on a regular basis. How is AI becoming more prominent in coffee roasting?