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Aug 30, 2024 | 
laprensatexas.com | Olga Cuellar
Dear Neighbors:Our city has targeted our area to be bought out through Eminent Domain (meaning they will buy out over 114 homes at the city’s market value). Why? To build a holding pond (meaning a giant pretty hole)!Why?
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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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May 9, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Olga Cuellar
Specialty coffee’s endless quest for novelty clashes with its commitment to sustainabilityCoffee farmers struggle as roasters chase quality & innovation at the expense of commitmentProducing countries receive just 10% of revenue from the coffee retail marketMAVAM’S 24 carat gold custom activation espresso machine at this year’s Specialty Coffee Expo divided crowds.
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May 8, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Olga Cuellar
Regenerative agriculture is gaining traction in the coffee industryThere are almost 150 Regenerative Organic certified brands worldwide, including many coffee companiesBut beyond environmental sustainability, there may be other reasons why businesses are investingMORE THAN a sustainability buzzword, regenerative agriculture is a transformative agricultural approach that can offer environmental sustainability to coffee production.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
intelligence.coffee | Olga Cuellar
Costa Rica built its economy on coffee production, and is famed for its rich coffee heritage and beans of exceptional quality Its coffee sector has been struggling for years – with production falling from 3.5 million bags of coffee in the 90s to 1.7 million bags today Now, a bad exchange rate, shifting policies, and higher competition have left the sector in crisis, as the country invests in more lucrative service sectors Costa Rica, long celebrated for its rich coffee heritage and...
