Opinion: Technical Gap Slowing Agroforestry in Key Colombian Lands
Colombia, the world’s third‑largest coffee producer, contributes 22% of GDP and up to 80% of exports, yet only 5% of its smallholder farmers are technically efficient. In the Meta department, coffee is grown under forest canopy in agroforestry systems across 539,010 hectares, offering a sustainable niche in the biodiverse Andean‑Amazonian piedmont. However, a severe technical knowledge gap, limited access to inputs, and lingering conflict impede productivity and market access. A nascent cooperative seeks to promote these coffees, but broader recognition and technical support remain lacking.
Labor Department Recovers $85,197 for Workers at Texas Coffee Bar
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recovered $85,197 in back wages for 36 employees of Nate’s Coffee & Cocktails in central Texas. An investigation found the establishment operated an illegal tip pool that included its general manager,...
Sivetz Expands Into Electric Heat with Peachey Roasters
Oregon‑based Sivetz Roasting Machines and Kansas‑based Peachey Roasters have merged under the Sivetz brand, re‑introducing electric‑heat fluid‑bed coffee roasters. The unified lineup adds 4‑kg and 9‑kg electric models alongside the flagship SRM15 gas‑fired roaster, all sharing common PLC control and...
Study Suggests Moderate Coffee and Tea May Be Tied to Lower Lung Cancer Risk
A UK Biobank analysis of 276,209 adults found that drinking one to three cups of coffee or tea daily was linked to a 20‑33% lower risk of lung cancer, while consuming four or more cups showed no clear benefit. The...
Nomad Bringing No-Waste Mission to More Vancouver-Area Cafes
Nomad, a Vancouver coffee shop founded by Annette Kim, has eliminated disposable cups across its locations, diverting over 220,000 cups since 2022 and targeting one million by 2027. The chain uses a $2 deposit for 3D‑printed clay cups and a...
Weekly Coffee News: Record-Setting Ecuador Auction + New NKG Coffee Council
The inaugural Ecuador Farmer’s Collection auction on March 26 set a new benchmark, with a washed Gesha from Andrés Yepez selling for $318 per kilogram, the highest price ever recorded for an Ecuadorian coffee at an international auction. Lavazza reported a 15.7%...
Major Ag Lender Warns of Arabica Land Losses From Climate Change
Rabobank, one of the world’s largest agricultural lenders, released a climate risk report warning that up to 20% of current Arabica coffee‑growing land could become unsuitable by 2050. Already 8% of the area is classified as unsuitable, with the most...
Coffee Circle and Bean Voyage Win 2026 SCA Sustainability Awards
Coffee Circle and Bean Voyage were named winners of the Specialty Coffee Association’s 2026 Sustainability Awards, announced ahead of World of Coffee San Diego. Coffee Circle captured the for‑profit category, highlighting its €1‑per‑kilogram model that has funneled more than €5 million...