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Oct 23, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Gabriella Oakley |Jordan Montgomery
Specialty coffee emerged in response to the increasing industrialisation of coffeeIronically, the sector now leans heavily on automation to scale, coming full circle The shift to automation has a human cost – by 2030, up to 25% of the US workforce could lose their jobs to machinesTHE specialty coffee industry, once defined by its emphasis on craftsmanship and the artistry of small-scale production, is undergoing a radical transformation.
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May 30, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Michaela Tomchek |Jordan Montgomery |Gabriella Oakley
Regenerative agriculture is gathering speed in the coffee sectorHowever, only 19% of people surveyed know about it — compared to 59% who know the organic labelRegenerative agriculture is more of a holistic approach than a certificationREGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE is on a fast track to becoming another sustainability buzzword. Like organic, the regenerative label promises consumers a commitment to environmental protection.
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May 29, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery |Gabriella Oakley |Olga Cuellar
Cuba’s annual coffee exports have declined from 330,000 bags to 130,000 bags since the mid-1950sSome supply chain actors are trying to reverse this trajectory with a broader focus on improving long-term productivityIf successful, this could help Cuban coffee compete on the global stageCHANGE IS afoot in Cuba. Despite a favourable microclimate, the country has faced challenges beyond that which have hindered coffee production.
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May 24, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery |Gabriella Oakley |Olga Cuellar
Nestlé just announced a $196.5 million investment in Brazil’s coffee marketThis aims to capitalise on the country’s evolving coffee consumption, growing middle class, and Gen Z consumer demandAn uptick in internal consumption in Brazil would have implications for the global marketNESTLÉ’S NESCAFÉ brand is making strategic moves in Brazil to capitalise on the country’s evolving coffee consumption trends.
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May 23, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery |Gabriella Oakley |Olga Cuellar
For many, microlots are synonymous with specialty coffeeThe C price peaked at $2.45/lb in April 2024, with inflation and other factors squeezing roasters’ budgetsMany roasters are moving away from microlots in favour of more financially viable options, though a niche market remainsFOR A long time, microlots were synonymous with the third wave and specialty coffee, offering higher quality and traceability to roasters seeking to offer a more premium product.
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May 22, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Melina Devoney |Gabriella Oakley |Olga Cuellar
Coffee brands are turning to vending machines as new market platformsVending machines are getting a makeover, with convenience services set to be worth $40 billion by 2028 RTD and vending machines could the lynchpin the specialty segment needs to scale across new demographicsSPECIALTY COFFEE vending machines might seem like an oxymoron, but they have been popping up in high-traffic spots worldwide.
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May 16, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery |Gabriella Oakley |Olga Cuellar
Sugary drinks meet Gen Z’s demand for sweet flavours and coffee brands are taking noteThe RTD coffee market – projected to grow by 5.3% by 2028 – has huge potential for sweeter drinksDespite health concerns around sugar intake, sweet drinks are a market entry point for young consumersIT COMES as no surprise that the sweet drink segment is growing at an astonishing rate.
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May 15, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Gabriella Oakley |Olga Cuellar
While the overall certified coffee area decreased by 2.5% in 2020, organic shot up by 24.6% in the same yearOrganic is an easy concept to grasp for consumers experiencing label fatigue It looks like a promising trend for the industry to bank onORGANIC COFFEE is surging back on roasters’ menus, and market observations show that while other certified coffees may be lagging, organic sales are on the upturn.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Gabriella Oakley
Coffee roasters and dairy and plant-based milk manufacturers are increasingly consolidating in a bid to tap into RTD coffee This trend also comes as a response to falling milk sales across dairy and vegan sectors, as milk brands try to hedge risk The RTD segment is a lucrative one for coffee roasters to invest in, with a reported 51% increase in US sales from 2021-2023, and milk-based drinks will be competitive product lines THE EXPLOSIVE growth of ready-to-drink coffee (RTD) is offering...
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Gabriella Oakley |Olga Cuellar |Oscar Urrego
Australian roaster Toby’s Estate was acquired by conglomerate UCC Holdings Co. and is now scaling up global expansion by entering the Gulf Cooperation Council market With an expected annual growth rate of 9.6%, it looks like the GCC market could be the next big stop for expanding brands, and coffee conglomerates like UCC seem to be aware of that For multinationals, it’s a strategy that is as much about global expansion as it is about tapping into emerging markets with a strong demand for...
