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In the US, Latino brands are reclaiming the ‘specialty’ coffee narrative

"...if Latinos can stay true to the authenticity of their heritage and avoid being sucked into a specialty coff...

Breaking down the business of coffee cooperatives

For roasters, as well as providing an easier entry point to buy coffee directly, cooperatives make delivering i...

Martin Mayorga: ‘I saw the farmers’ hard work was just enough to keep them alive’

“I will always feel like an outsider of the coffee industry unless it changes its formula of exploitation, greenwashing, dominance over producers, keeping the spotlight on themselves, and overzealous marketing claims with little to no human connection with producers an...

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Relationships are about more than just paying a good price for specialty coffee

A holistic approach focused on healthy, stable, long-term trading relationships will suppor...

Does coffee contain mycotoxins?

A food safety expert discusses the relationship between mold, mycotoxins, and the coffee in your ...

Let's celebrate all things Latin America!

Welcome to the Orgullo Latino publication. This is where we’ll be sharing news, information, and ...

Coffee... an industry built on colonialism and slavery

Coffee originated in Africa before making its way to Asia and Latin America. How did it travel so...

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