October 2026

Lars Pilengrim discusses farmer training in Uganda, processing infrastructure, and the country’s potential. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Lars Pilengrim of Lykke Coffee Farms What to…

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will lead a new federally funded research program focused on coffee and cacao, with an initial $8 million obligation for its first year under……

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key takeaways Roastery efficiency means fewer interruptions, not just faster roasting. A single source of truth connects orders, inventory, and production data. Standardised checklists and…

A look at Mexico City’s blossoming specialty-coffee scene + 4 noteworthy cafés leading the movement. BY JEN ROBERTS FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Jen Roberts unless otherwise noted From the…

Key takeaways Coffee processing innovation has accelerated considerably over the last decade. Many niche processes originate at a single farm or with a single producer. Intellectual property and patent registration…

In Kagoshima, Japan—a city of active volcanoes with a coffee tradition older than most people realize—two baristas are building something worth knowing about. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos…

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