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1 week ago | perfectdailygrind.com | Zoe Stanley-Foreman

Specialty coffee has played a key role in the explosive popularity of plant milks over the last decade. In the early 2010s, major plant milk brands targeted cafés to win over baristas, allowing them to see firsthand how their product performed similarly to dairy when steamed or poured as latte art. These efforts clearly worked. A recent survey from World Coffee Portal shows that 60% of consumers have tried plant milks in coffee shops, demonstrating a notable shift in consumer habits.

3 weeks ago | perfectdailygrind.com | João Carvalho |João Carvalho

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Between January and February, some of Brazil’s key coffee-growing regions experienced only 40 days of rain. According to industry experts, this is significantly fewer than what is needed for optimal cherry maturation, and the residual impact may last until the next harvest.

Jan 23, 2025 | perfectdailygrind.com | Tasmin Grant

Auctions have long facilitated the sale of green coffee, connecting producers with buyers from around the world. For decades, they have served as platforms to improve market access for producers and reward their dedication to growing exceptional lots. In recent years, the auction model has multiplied, with organisations and companies hosting both in-person and virtual events in a growing number of producing countries.

Jan 13, 2025 | perfectdailygrind.com | Zoe Stanley-Foreman

The global plant milk industry, projected to reach US $21 billion in 2026, has been steadily gaining more of dairy’s market share in recent years. Rising consumer concerns about the environmental impact of cow’s milk and the growing veganism movement have led more people to opt for plant milks, including in their coffee.

Oct 30, 2024 | perfectdailygrind.com | Tasmin Grant

Prestigious branding is one of many marketing strategies in the coffee industry. Often leveraged by multinationals such as Nespresso and Lavazza, it can be an effective tactic for differentiating in a competitive market and driving consumer interest. It seems some in the specialty coffee sector may also be taking a similar approach. On 22 October 2024, the recently acquired La Marzocco announced an exclusive partnership with Porsche.