Not long after 2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um joined as a brand ambassador, grinder manufacturer Mazzer announced that Martin Wölfl, the 2024 World Brewers Cup Champion, has also started to represent the brand. As commercial interest in specialty coffee at scale continues to grow, it seems that leaning on champions and competitors is a crucial component of many equipment brands' marketing strategies. Beyond ambassadors, the ICO also announced this week that its Composite Indicator Price – one of the world’s key reference prices for coffee – had reached a 47-year high. The ICO said the spike is due to tight supplies of robusta in Vietnam and the recent proposal from the EU to delay its landmark deforestation regulation. The I-CIP hit a 13-year high just three months ago in July 2024, but ultimately this shows that a volatile C market is likely to be the status quo for a while longer. With both arabica and robusta prices climbing and the potentially delayed EUDR legislation looming, it seems more pertinent than ever for roasters and traders to precisely manage their inventories. Read about these stories and more in this week’s PDG News Recap. https://lnkd.in/dtst5cnp
Perfect Daily Grind
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Perfect Daily Grind is one of the world’s fastest growing online publications in the coffee industry, as well as the leading online coffee-related publication in Europe. We are dedicated to documenting the story behind the cup, and do so by exposing the consumer to all aspects of the coffee supply chain, from bean to cup.
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- Technology, Information and Internet
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Crowborough, East Sussex
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
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- Specialty Coffee, Coffee, Publishing, Media, Journalism, Coffee Production, Coffee Roasting, Baristas, and Coffee Shops
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Perfect Daily Grind Ltd, Webster Griffin, Brooklands Park, Farningham Road
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For over a year, the coffee industry has been awaiting the rollout of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (or EUDR). Announced in June 2023 and set to begin in December 2024, the legislation has huge ramifications for the global production and trade of coffee. Many key players have expressed concern that the EUDR will restrict producers’ access to one of the biggest coffee markets in the world. Despite repeated calls to delay its enforcement, in late September 2024, the EU confirmed to the World Trade Organisation that it would implement the law by its end-of-year deadline. But less than a week later, in a shocking turn of events, the European Commission proposed a year-long delay to the EUDR. The Commission stated the proposal was to grant global stakeholders, member states, and third countries “a phasing-in period to ensure proper and effective implementation”. Although some consider the motion a setback to action on climate change, others are undoubtedly relieved to have more time to prepare for the landmark legislation. An additional 12 months may seem ample, but roasters and traders need to take advantage of all the time they have. In today’s article, Tasmin Grant speaks to Andreas Idl, CEO and co-founder of Cropster, and Gilles Brunner, COO at Algrano, to learn more. https://lnkd.in/dTmAd4Wz #PerfectDailyGrind #EUDR #EUDRCoffee
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In the wake of the climate crisis and declining profitability in coffee production, regenerative agriculture has emerged as a transformative solution. First defined by the Rodale Institute in the early 1980s, the term encompasses a wide range of farming practices that support producers’ long-term environmental and economic resilience. One of its guiding principles is improving soil health to increase productivity, minimise environmental impact, and grant farmers more control over their own supply chains. Both large and small players in the industry are showcasing their support of and participation in these practices. Multi-nationals like Nestlé, Starbucks, illycaffè, and Lavazza are investing heavily in regenerative farming, while third wave roasters and traders such as Equator, Sucafina, Heirloom, Belco, and Bella Barista are increasingly sourcing Regenerative Organic Certified coffees. These sector-wide shifts signal a new trend of adopting and encouraging more holistic farming practices. But to avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing and sustainable buzzword gimmicks, more work needs to be done to understand and measure these practices. In today’s article, Melina Devoney speaks to Jorge Cuevas, Chief Coffee Officer at Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers, Jeffrey Chean, co-founder of Groundwork Coffee LLC, and Gabriel Agrelli Moreira, Manager of Quality and Market Development at Daterra Coffee, to learn more. https://lnkd.in/dJdTWYFy #PerfectDailyGrind #RegenerativeCoffee #CoffeeProduction
Soil health & regenerative agriculture – the latest trend in third wave coffee?
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For centuries, coffee shops have served as prominent social hubs and community spaces. Often considered to embody many of the characteristics of the “third place”, cafés have offered more than just coffee for some time now. However, as specialty coffee has evolved, especially alongside the rise of automation, the role of coffee shops has also changed. To stand out in an increasingly competitive market, cafés are turning their attention to offering differentiated experiences to serve as dynamic and engaging spaces for everyone who walks through their doors. There are many ways coffee businesses can achieve this, but they need to ensure it suits their needs, remains on brand, and captures the attention of their customers. In today’s article, Zoe Stanley-Foreman speaks to Esat Kocadagğ, Ersin Kefeli, and Renato Correia of Espressolab to find out how coffee shops can elevate their spaces. https://lnkd.in/dm_q4zRq #PerfectDailyGrind #CoffeeShops #CafeExperience
More than coffee: How cafés can offer new experiences
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Specialty coffee has transformed espresso. The industry’s preference for fruit-forward, sweeter, and brighter coffees has led many roasters and cafés to move away from traditional espresso roasts. Dark, roasty, and robusta-heavy blends that were so common in the late 1990s and early 2000s have largely been replaced with medium-to-light roasts and single origin options. In the wake of these changes, there has been a flurry of innovation in espresso extraction that is redefining the drink in new ways. Coarser grind sizes, shorter extraction times, and lower pressure have created turbo shots – resulting in sweeter and cleaner flavours. As coffee prices have climbed higher in recent years, we’ve seen a revert to blends and high-quality robusta. Specialty coffee pioneers like Blue Bottle launched the First Espresso arabica-robusta blend in early 2024, which pays “homage to espresso of the 1950s”. Although it’s reductive to say that espresso has come full circle, there are signs that it’s returning to its roots. In today’s article, Matt Haw speaks to Maurizio Giuli, CSO at Simonelli Group S.p.A., Chiara Bergonzi, founder of Lot Zero, and Patrik Rolf, CEO of April Coffee Roasters , for their insight. https://lnkd.in/dqeY_wgc #PerfectDailyGrind #Espresso #SpecialtyCoffee
Espresso is changing – but does it need to?
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Coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike are always keen to try new brewers, accessories, and gadgets. AeroPress recently released its long-awaited Premium brewer: a handmade glass and stainless steel model that will be sure to resonate with specialty coffee consumers. As it stands, however, competitors won’t be able to use the new brewer at future World AeroPress Championships – but could this change in the future? Turning to broader industry news, less than a week after confirming to the World Trade Organisation that the EUDR would be implemented in December 2024, the European Union has now proposed a one-year delay. Key industry players and stakeholders have continuously expressed major concerns about the legislation, so it appears that the EU has finally started to acknowledge them. The legislation will have significant ramifications for the production and trade of coffee around the world when it does come into effect, considering the EU consumes over a third of the world’s coffee. But while this might be a relief for some, the EUDR still seems inevitable, and when the time comes, producers, roasters, and traders will all need to be prepared. https://lnkd.in/eHryzzcQ
Coffee News Recap, 4 Oct: EU to delay EUDR by one year & more
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Staggering prices for exclusive coffees – especially Gesha – are nothing new. Since 2004, high-end auctions like Best of Panama have been setting world records and raising the bar for how much buyers are willing to pay for rare and limited-edition lots. On 18 September 2024, Lamastus Family Estates surpassed all expectations. The highest bid at the auction was an astonishing US $13,518/kg for a honey-processed Elida Aguacatillo Gesha – breaking the previous world record by US $1,450. South Korea’s Cupping Post placed the bid, purchasing the entire 3kg lot for US $40,554. There’s certainly a market for these ultra-exclusive coffees, albeit a small one. But for most roasters, this jarringly high price is inconceivable. With the C price at a 13-year high and operating costs increasing year-on-year, it presents a stark contrast to the realities of today’s coffee industry. Moreover, many producers aren’t reaping the benefits of higher market prices, so eye-watering auction bids highlight economic disparities more clearly than ever. In today’s article, Tasmin Grant speaks to Stuart Ritson, Director of Sales for Europe and UK at Osito Coffee & Cacao, Diego Baraona, producer at Los Pirineos, and Nolan Hirte, owner and director of Proud Mary Coffee, for their insight. https://lnkd.in/eFe4KZra #PerfectDailyGrind #CoffeePrices #CoffeeAuctions
A new world record Gesha price isn't what the coffee industry needs
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Many specialty coffee roasters spend weeks developing specific profiles that highlight the desirable characteristics of their coffees. To experience as much of a coffee’s terroir as possible, light-to-medium roasts work best. This is especially true for exclusive or limited-edition lots with more delicate tasting notes. But as coffee prices are only just falling from record highs, many roasters have shifted their sourcing practices. They have started to buy more affordable lots or focus on blends to manage their margins more effectively. Similarly, as living costs remain high, consumers are still price-conscious. To thrive in this ever-evolving market, roasters need to offer variety. Sourcing different origins is an integral part of this, but now more than ever, offering a range of roasts is also key. In turn, brands can adapt to changing consumer behaviour while still stocking coffees that meet their high standards for quality. In today’s article, Daniel Lancaster speaks to Roberto Pedini, sales coordinator of business development at IMF Roasters, to learn more. https://lnkd.in/dw5NS4PM #PerfectDailyGrind #CoffeeRoasters #RoastProfiles Photo by: Tall Order Coffee Roasters
Why roasters need to offer more than just light and medium roasts
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The coffee market has always been competitive, but now more than ever, it’s essential that brands stand out. To stay on top of rising costs, inflationary pressure, and logistical challenges, businesses need to keep up with changing consumer preferences and stay relevant. One of the most effective ways to do this is rebranding or brand refreshing: marketing strategies in which an established company creates a new brand identity or updates its existing one. This can include its name, logo, concept, and colour scheme to develop a differentiated identity for its staff, customers, stakeholders, and competitors. Rebranding or brand refreshing should be an exciting journey. But in the wake of economic and supply chain uncertainty, coffee companies must adopt an approach that works best for their needs. In today’s article, Rachel Keen speaks to Norbert Neiderhauser, Emily Jackson, and Andrea B. Pacas Pacas at Cropster to find out more. https://lnkd.in/d-Jizimu #PerfectDailyGrind #CoffeeBrand #BrandRefresh
How brand refreshing can help coffee companies stay relevant
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