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.
Direct trade
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.
Ethical storytelling and marketing
How to communicate coffee’s sustainability and ethical values through storytelling and marketing without exaggeration, exploitation, or greenwashing.
Gender equity and inclusion
The importance of gender equity in coffee, challenges women face in the supply chain, and initiatives promoting inclusion and empowerment.
Direct trade and relationship coffee
The concept of direct trade and relationship coffee, how it differs from certifications, and its role in building sustainable supply chains.
Importers, exporters, and direct trade
This topic explains the roles of importers and exporters in coffee logistics, how direct trade differs, and the benefits and challenges of each system for producers and buyers.