Author: Mariano Peluso

Europe post-pandemic and the future of coffee away from home

Europe and the future of coffee away from home (after Covid19)

Several months after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, numerous economic activities, related to the out-of-home market, have been affected by a reduction in customer numbers and more restrictive regulations in terms of space and opening hours, with a consequent loss of turnover. Following a brief recovery during the summer months, the situation has far from recovered, and analysts predict

The Colombian coffee atmosphere

The colombian coffee atmosphere

Talk about coffee and which country comes to your mind almost instantaneously. Perhaps some country from the lush lands of Latin America? That’s a no-brainer, considering how coffee, to them, has been a way of life. Gateway to South America, we talk about Colombian coffee-scape in this article.  Latin American has a charm of its own Andeans mountains, Amazonian forests,

The Mexican Coffee-Scape

The Mexican Coffee-Scape

Having established its presence in the top ten coffee producers in the world year after year, Mexico can be attributed to being one of the largest global coffee producers, heavily focusing on the growth of organic coffee.  It is believed that the Spanish got the beans with them in the late 1700s, from Cuba and the Dominican Republic. However, it

The United Kingdom: coffee, coronavirus and the uncertain future of high street cafe culture

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Before coronavirus hit, the UK had a thriving coffee shop culture, with around 26,000 coffee shops across the country. But by the end of March 2020, many coffee shops were closed, or only open for takeaway. Up to 92% of coffee shops are estimated to have closed at some point during the lockdown, as it was not viable, or possible,

Ethiopian Coffee – Single Origin & Traceability

Ethiopian Coffee

Ethiopia, popularly known as the birthplace of Arabica Coffee, today accounts for 3 % of the coffee grown worldwide.  The main coffee growing regions are Lekempt, Jimma, Limmu, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe.  It is quite interesting to note that more than 70% of the Ethiopian population consists of farmers. Forest, Semi-Forest, Garden and Plantation Coffees are the three main production systems

Covid-19 continues to affect coffee supply chain

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The COVID-19 pandemic, according to the exporting countries, will continue to affect coffee supply chains. Farmers and producers expect to experience prolonged labor shortages, increased production costs, diminished infrastructure, and a reduction in commitments from buyers. Learn more about the crisis in the Out-of-home segment A recently survey between 16 exporters countries by the ICO has attributed the increased volatility

In a country where whisky is the King, can coffee compete? History and coffee culture in Scotland

In a country where whisky is the King, can coffee compete? History and coffee culture in Scotland

Centuries-old legends state a passing monk to have spotted a herd of ‘dancing’ goats which seemed restless after feeding on a berry-like substance. It was then when he decided to create a concoction of sorts, resulting in a caffeinated-drink that went on to change the global dynamics. Medieval ages saw a powerplay in terms of production and consumption of alcohol,