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IWCA’s Microfinance Manual Aims to Empower Women in Coffee

We explore the potential of the “Microfinance Management Training Manual” by the IWCA, designed to empower women coffee producers. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of IWCA Women are key contributors in the […]
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Coffee Geek

Early Black Friday Deals for 2024

Oh boy. Amazon’s Black Friday fever hit early this year, and we’ve got the scoop on all the deals. The official sale starts on Friday, November 22nd, but they surprised us with a bunch of deals a day early! Natia, Allison and I have been combing through Amazon’s entire deals database – which has over
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Global Coffee Report

Industry veteran named 2024 Coffee Legend of the Year

Scott Berman. Image: NAMAScott Berman, Senior Vice President of Canteen, has been named the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) 2024 Coffee Legend of the Year. Berman has more than 40 years of experience in the United States-based vending machine and food service company and has “consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation and service excellence” within the coffee industry.
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Global Coffee Report

Löfbergs appoints Eja Tuominen to its board

Eja Tuominen. Image: LöfbergsSwedish coffee roaster Löfbergs has appointed transport group SAMS Norway CEO Eja Tuominen to its board. Tuominen brings 30 years of experience in senior management positions with expertise in commercialisation, internationalisation, and other growth issues. Prior to SAMS Norway, Tuominen held the position of Commercial Director at IKEA as well as sales and marketing roles
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Global Coffee Report

Perfect Moose on the influence of smart milk-foam technology

Image: Perfect MooseAs more café groups decide whether to fully automate their coffee operation or boost their semi-automated set-up, Perfect Moose highlights the influence of smart milk-foam technology on the success of coffee businesses. Automation and authenticity are often assumed to be paradoxical, but that doesn’t have to be the case according to the team at Perfect Moose.
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Global Coffee Report

Why Melbourne International Coffee Expo is a must

Image: Prime Creative MediaMelbourne International Coffee Expo exhibitors reveal why the dynamic tradeshow is essential for brands wanting to introduce their products to a switched-on industry audience. There are plenty of international tradeshows catering to the coffee market, but there’s only one that takes place in the epicentre of contemporary coffee culture. First established in 2012 as a
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Global Coffee Report

What’s causing coffee market volatility?

Image: pla2na/stock.adobe.comThe price of Arabica hit a 13-year high in August 2024. GCR discovers what’s causing the surge and how coffee market volatility is affecting roasters around the world. Beyond the pleasure and caffeination it brings to the one billion people who drink it, coffee plays a significant role in the world’s financial markets. Green coffee
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Bean Scene Magazine

Grinders takeaway cups now certified for home composting

Image: Grinders CoffeeAustralian roaster Grinders Coffee has announced its takeaway cups have received certification for home composting. Initially certified for industrial composting, the Grinders Aqueous Coffee Cups underwent thorough testing and approval by the Australasian Bioplastics Association to receive the home composting certification. The Aqueous Cups, released in 2023, feature a unique, water-based barrier coating that allows
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Global Coffee Report

Starbucks appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer

Image: wachiwit/https://stock.adobe.com/Starbucks has appointed Mars executive Marika McCauley Sine as its new Global Chief Sustainability Officer. McCauley Sine will succeed Michael Kobori, who has served as the company’s Chief Sustainability Officer since 2020 and announced his retirement effective at the end of 2024. In a statement, Kobori expressed gratitude for his team and colleagues, and the
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