Growing up across Latin America,  I saw firsthand the beauty of traditional farming practices and the communities that depend on them. I also saw the damage caused by industrial agriculture and exploitative supply chain practices. I knew that at it's root,...

The recent surge in global coffee prices through the Commodities 'C Market' has garnered significant attention, raising both optimism and concern.  (Yes, concern). While consumers may believe this is a boon for producers, the reality is more complex. For small,...

I want to address a trend that’s being touted as a positive development in the coffee industry: US coffee roasters’ vertical integration through the opportunistic acquisition of coffee farms. The narrative goes like this: owning a farm streamlines the supply...