Direct trade

Networking and industry events

Networking and industry events

How to use networking and coffee industry events to build professional relationships, discover opportunities, and stay current with global coffee trends.

Portfolio building and case studies

Portfolio building and case studies

How coffee professionals can build a career portfolio and use case studies to demonstrate skills, achievements, and industry impact.

Q Grader pathway and calibration

Q Grader pathway and calibration

The steps to become a Licensed Q Grader, the global standard for professional coffee tasters, and the role of ongoing calibration in maintaining certification.

Direct trade financial models

Direct trade financial models

How direct trade financial models operate in coffee, their advantages over commodity-based systems, and the challenges of implementation.

Demand trends and consumer segments

Demand trends and consumer segments

How demand trends shape the global coffee market and how different consumer segments influence pricing, product development, and café strategies.

Importer and roaster margin structure

Importer and roaster margin structure

How importers and roasters build margins into coffee pricing, balancing costs, risk, and profitability across the supply chain.