Specialty premiums and quality tiers
How specialty premiums are negotiated and how quality tiers structure the coffee market beyond the NYC 'C' price.
Farmer income
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.
Fairtrade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ
The major coffee certification schemes—Fairtrade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance, and UTZ—their goals, standards, and impact on farmers, the environment, and consumers.
Spot vs forward purchasing
This topic explains the difference between spot and forward purchasing in green coffee trade, their advantages and risks, and how buyers and producers use them to manage supply and pricing.
Risk management and quality impact
This topic explains the risks involved in coffee processing, how they affect quality, and the strategies producers use to minimize defects while maximizing flavor potential.
Castillo and disease resistance breeding
This topic explains the development of the Castillo variety in Colombia, its role in combating coffee leaf rust, and the broader importance of disease resistance breeding in coffee sustainability.