Career ladders in coffee
The different career ladders in coffee, from entry-level positions to advanced roles, and how certifications, competitions, and mentorship support professional growth.
Coffee industry
Cost of production and living income
How to assess the cost of coffee production at origin and why achieving a living income for farmers is central to sustainability and market ethics.
Colonialism and Coffee: How European Powers Shaped Global Coffee Production
Explore the complex relationship between colonialism and coffee production. Learn how European colonial powers established coffee plantations, controlled trade routes, and created lasting impacts on coffee-producing regions that persist today.
Living income benchmarks
What living income benchmarks mean in the coffee sector, how they are calculated, and why they matter for farmer sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Pricing strategy and margins
How to set prices for coffee menu items, calculate margins, and balance profitability with customer expectations.
Modern trends: traceability and transparency
In this topic we explore how modern coffee culture emphasizes traceability and transparency, why these values matter to consumers, and how technology and direct trade practices are reshaping the coffee supply chain.