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Q&A: SCA's Ric Rhinehart

Ric Rhinehart recently stepped down as executive director of the Specialty Coffee Association to devote his attention to the Coffee Price Crisis Response Initiative, which aims to understand and address how the crisis affects coffee farmers. Read more

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Trade Jitters

Uncertainty prevails among traders despite record exports, replenished stocks, a surplus of arabica, and low prices Read more

Feb 12, 2019 12:00 AM Dan Bolton Features

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The Coffee Nation

While celebrating a record harvest of 61.7 million bags last year, Brazil was crowned the biggest consuming market in the world. Domestic coffee drinkers emptied 21 million 60-kilo bags of coffee in 2018, an increase of 3%. Read more

Feb 15, 2019 12:00 AM Features

Maturing Gracefully

Peaking at $5.7 billion in sales in 2016, demand for single-serve capsules has leveled off after capturing a significant portion of the US coffee market. Still, premium private-labels showed growth. Read more

Feb 11, 2019 12:00 AM Dan Bolton Features

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Virginia’s Coffee Port of Call

The port in the Hampton Roads region supports a fast-growing Mid-Atlantic coffee and tea production center. Read more

Feb 1, 2019 9:57 AM Dan Shryock Features

From the Managing Editor:

Virtual Top Shelf in an Endless Aisle

Amazon’s decision to triple the number of Whole Foods Markets presents a great opportunity for tea and coffee suppliers. Online ordering, two hour delivery and store pick up will lead to a virtual top shelf that puts specialty teas and boutique roasters in front of millions of new customers.

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