Coffee is one of the most traded agricultural exports in the entire world. It supports an utterly enormous industry. In 2018, global coffee exports alone were worth $30.9 billion, according to the OEC. It supports the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people around the world, and is a hugely...
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Holiday Shipping 2020: What You Need to Know
We could also title this post, "How to Have Your Best Holiday Coffee Season." More than anything, we want you to have all the coffee you need this holiday season. We also want you to be able to share the gift of HG coffee with your loved ones. Due to...
Examining Instability and Inequality in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second-largest country in Africa. It is home to some 87 million people. Despite the fact that the DRC is rich in natural resources, years of instability and conflict have hampered its economic development. To understand more about this instability and how it...
New Light in the Sky: Our Solidarity with the Zapatistas
Cooperative Coffees wins SCA Sustainability Award
We are thrilled to share that the importing cooperative we co-own has been recognized by the Specialty Coffee Association for our sustainability efforts and business model. Below is an edited version of the press release published by Cooperative Coffees last week. // Cooperative Coffees Wins the SCA's Sustainability Award for Sustainable...