After decades of being one of the largest roasters in the coffee sector, Nescafé finally seemed to catch on to the weight of the issues present within the global coffee sector and claim some responsibility through their new packaging initiative. But this new “empty label” campaign has turned out to…

Blockchain has become a pretty trendy word in the coffee industry, and along with it brings the hope of promising solutions and dangerous expectations. From certifications to direct trade and now to blockchain, it is seen as the next beacon of hope to ensure a sustainable coffee future. …

Coffee has been linked to the word “development” since the early days of the post-colonial era, and with increased popularity in our search for a sustainable coffee industry. So why do the majority of smallholder farmers fuelling this sector persist in poverty? We sat down with Nora Burkey, founder of…

We believe that this is the way to go to ensure a fully transparent value chain directly sourcing the coffee from farmers. But, how does it work? Read the article below to get to know more about it! “I think you meant Fair Trade, No?” No no, it is correct…

The coffee industry lacks a deep understanding of farmers' perspectives, aspirations, and challenges. Through this interview, you have the chance to get to know more about one of our partners in Uganda — Aggrey Chombe — and his efforts for a more sustainable coffee industry Zombo Coffee Partners (ZCP) is…

Interview with Meine van der Graaf from MVO Nederland It’s not a secret that the coffee industry is affected by inequality issues: farmers are structurally underpaid and small roasters are struggling by contending with low margins, high costs, and competition. …