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NBC’s Akshay Kedia and Anand Jain on the Indian coffee chains’ growth trajectory

“There’s a growing confidence in Indian brands to succeed overseas”

29 November 2024

Lavazza’s Tales of Italy collection pays homage to the authentic caffetteria Italiana experience

Discover contemporary espresso with Lavazza’s Tales of Italy

26 November 2024

David Baumgartner on scaling a health-focused brand in a bread dominated market

Building a healthier future – dean&david’s David Baumgartner Live at The European Coffee Symposium

25 November 2024

Deniz Karaman explores if EUDR can work for supply chain stakeholders and the planet

Is EUDR the right solution to tackle coffee-linked deforestation?

22 November 2024

Why leadership, HR and training are essential for building winning hospitality teams

Why happy hospitality teams mean happy customers

15 November 2024

The Brazilian baristas going from passion to profession

8 November 2024

We explore Berlin's thriving specialty coffee scene and how it has evolved over the past decade

Spotlight on Berlin's specialty coffee scene

8 November 2024

How Nepal is unlocking the economic power of specialty coffee

Unlocking the economic potential of specialty coffee in Nepal

1 November 2024

How suppliers can stand out from the crowd in the highly competitive coffee industry

How to win new business

1 November 2024

Visionary entrepreneur Murray d’Almeida shares his core business principles for success

The unstoppable entrepreneur – A conversation with Murray d’Almeida

28 October 2024

Exploring how complementary menus can elevate your coffee business

How to sell tea, iced beverages and food in UK coffee shops

25 October 2024

Six top sales and marketing tips from restaurant guru, Peter Harman

The six sales pillars to increase restaurant profit margins

18 October 2024

Manhattan Coffee Roasters co-founder on the importance of authenticity and measured growth

Staying true to your craft – A conversation with Esther Maasdam

18 October 2024

How Barn’s delivers a contemporary take on Saudi Arabia’s rich coffee traditions

“Coffee is the elixir of life” – Barn’s CEO, Mohammed Al Zain

11 October 2024

What's in store for UK Coffee Week 2024!

Celebrating UK Coffee Week!

11 October 2024

We explore the key trends shaping the future of office coffee in the US

The future of office coffee – Part 2

Carlos Fertonani on why specialty coffee served fast is capturing imaginations globally

Catching up with Brazil’s The Coffee

How Korea’s vibrant and trend-setting coffee shop market keeps getting bigger and better

Why is Korea so obsessed with coffee?

27 September 2024

Maman Founders on fostering a sense of family and community throughout their business

A taste of home with New York’s Maman

27 September 2024

How London’s Kiss the Hippo is scaling excellence ethically and sustainably

“Growth and sustainability can thrive together” – Kiss the Hippo founder, Can Eren

20 September 2024

Roland Horne on his ambition to build a best-in-class international coffee brand

The rise of Modern Coffee – A conversation with Roland Horne, CEO & founder, WatchHouse

20 September 2024

How Brazilian coffee farmers are reaping the rewards of healthier soil

Regenerative agriculture: coffee’s contract with the soil

13 September 2024

Orang Utan Coffee on supporting rainforest conservation in coffee growing regions

Coffee with a conscience – A conversation with Orang Utan Coffee

13 September 2024

Nicole Zuraitis on the connection between coffee and music

A coffee conversation with GRAMMY-winner Nicole Zuraitis

10 September 2024

Opinion / It’s vital your people are on board with the tech revolution

6 September 2024

How can the right soundtrack contribute to the success of a hospitality venue?

Coffee, music and the perfect playlist

6 September 2024

Andrew Richardson examines the cases for aluminium and compostable coffee pods

Aluminium vs. compostable – the coffee capsule conundrum

We explore the Costa Foundation’s community impact in coffee growing countries

A conversation with Kate O’Brien, The Costa Foundation

Mira Manek on uncovering how chai rose to prominence as India’s top pick-me-up

Exploring the history of chai with Mira Manek

Cemal Ezel on the importance of staying commercially competitive as a social entrepreneur

The social entrepreneur – A conversation with Cemal Ezel, Change Please

The UK retailers introducing premium in-store coffee offers to boost sales and footfall

Can coffee cure the UK’s high street blues?

We hear from three social organisations to learn about their transformative work

Leveraging coffee for good

Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian on the crucial role coffee plays in Burundi’s economy

Introduction to Burundi Coffee - A conversation with Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian

“These are unprecedented times facing the coffee industry” – Lavazza Group Chairman, Giuseppe Lavazza

Single O CEO Mike Brabant on innovation, sustainability and setting up shop in Japan

“We’ve loved the opportunity to bring something fresh to Japan” – Single O CEO, Mike Brabant

Alexandra Miller on creating unique experience with EL&N around the world

“It’s all in the little details for us” – EL&N Founder, Alexandra Miller

We explore the parallels between the worlds of coffee and olive oil

Coffee vs. Olive Oil

Casey Lalonde on making coffee more inclusive, celebratory and accessible to all

Girls Who Grind Coffee – A conversation with Casey Lalonde

We find out how coffee businesses are adapting to the rise of hybrid working in offices

The future of office coffee – Part one

Restauranteur Peter Harman shares his Six Sales Pillars for increasing profit margins

Building a better restaurant, with Peter Harman – Part two

Peter Harman shares his Eight Basic Fundamentals for running a successful restaurant

Building a better restaurant, with Peter Harman – Part one

How AI can boost customer personalisation, beverage consistency and operational efficiency

How will artificial intelligence (AI) serve the coffee industry?

We explore the latest developments in one of the world's most trendy coffee shop market

Why is Korea so obsessed with coffee?

Exploring the vital statistics shaping the business of coffee in Europe

5 dynamics shaping the European branded coffee shop market in 2024

Adam White shares learnings from his career building enduring restaurant brands

Riding the wave to success – A conversation with Adam White, Riding House Cafés

Camilla Morgan discusses the importance of adapting to new market realities

Opinion – Why specialty coffee shops can’t afford to trade on prestige alone

Why are more and more consumers choosing plant-based options in coffee shops?

The incredible rise of plant-based beverages

How to develop hospitality venues straight out of a magazine spread

“The ability to merge fashion and hospitality is such an exciting thing”

Todd Carmichael shares how relentless innovation and risk-taking drove La Colombe to sucess

Bold, fearless adventures - A conversation with Todd Carmichael

Deniz Karaman explores why Turkish coffee shop operators are flourishing

Old traditions meet new trends in Turkey’s thriving coffee shop market

How do London's leading Antipodean-inspired restaurants design their food menus?

Antipodean influence and the thriving London brunch scene

Knoops CEO William Gordon-Harris on disrupting the coffee shop category

How Knoops is raising the bar for craft chocolate beverages

Kees van der Westen shares his design philosophy and the importance of craft

A conversation with iconic designer Kees van der Westen

What compels successful independent coffee operators to expand abroad?

Inside the independent coffee shops finding success globally

Kaldi's founder Hans Tietema on the importance of staying true to your core concept

A conversation with Dutch coffee veteran, Hans Tietema, Kaldi Koffie & Thee

Intelligentsia Coffee CEO James McLaughlin on why the time is right to go global

“We’ve long admired the South Korean market” – Intelligentsia CEO, James McLaughlin

What does it take to become a responsible coffee business at scale?

Enveritas’ big idea for coffee sustainability

How successful roasters market their brand and generate new business

The art and science of building wholesale coffee accounts

Nick Newbill discusses scaling at speed, staff interaction and 7 Brew’s new investment

“What we’re doing translates across the globe” – 7 Brew Marketing Director, Nick Newbill

David Steingard on social enterprise and the importance of connectivity in coffee

Fostering connections across the coffee community – A conversation with Laughing Man Coffee

La Cabra's Head Roaster John Gibson on the definition of direct trade

Nurturing relationships at origin – A conversation with La Cabra

We explore the role of the green trader and how it has evolved in the digital era

Introduction to green coffee sourcing

Hermanos Coffee Roasters’ mission to present a modern vision of Colombian coffee

Hermanos and the magic of Colombian coffee

What does it take to rebuild a coffee industry from the ground up?

Inside the Lavazza project rebuilding Cuba’s coffee industry

World Coffee Portal delves into the vital statistics shaping the UK coffee shop market

5 dynamics shaping the UK branded coffee shop market in 2024

Why oat is becoming more than just another dairy alternative in coffee shops

Cups overflow for MOMA in the UK

Ed Barry shares his experience of the M&A process after selling Over Under to Blank Street

Scaling and selling a coffee business – A conversation with Ed Barry

We find out what's happening at The London Coffee Festival 2024

What’s in store for The London Coffee Festival 2024!

Is artificial intelligence poised to redefine the coffee experience and replace the barista?

Rasty Kasár / Is AI poised to redefine the barista role?

What does it take to succeed in China’s booming coffee shop market?

China: 1.4 billion reasons to sell coffee

The latest US tea trends, plus how story telling and ceremony can boost tea sales for operators

The future of tea in the US market – With Rishi Tea & Botanicals

Alexander Barrett examines why coffee supply chain transparency is crucial

Why value in the coffee supply chain gets lost in translation

Eileen Rinaldi on her ambition for Ritual to become an employee-led business

Serving your community – With Ritual Coffee Roasters

We explore the latest roasting technology, including automation and alternative energy

Roasting for the future – A conversation with Scott Stouffer, Chief Sales Officer, Probat

Employers should clearly signpost career progression, says Laila Ghambari

Career pathing can put your coffee business on the road to success

We discuss the essential infrastructure required for a successful coffee roastery

Optimising roastery equipment for success

How ViCAFE is finding the balance between speed-of-service and sustainability

“There is surging demand for specialty coffee in Switzerland” – ViCAFE CEO, Ramon Schalch

Can craft chocolate hit specialty coffee’s sweet spot?

Dillon Edwards and AJ Walzer on the importance of building a business with shared values

Building a specialty coffee business from the ground up – A conversation with Parlor Coffee

“Our goal is to become the number one brand for guest satisfaction” – Ted’s Coffee CEO, Vasi Andreica

23 February 2024

Tempest-Jody Larrichia explains the importance of prioritising customers and service

Opinion / Putting the human back in hospitality

23 February 2024

Vanusia Nogueira on how the ICO is fostering long-term sustainable coffee production

The important role of the International Coffee Organization

23 February 2024

We explore the evolution of Thailand’s specialty coffee scene over the last 15 years

A new era ahead for coffee in Thailand

20 February 2024

Pilot CEO Bruce Miller discusses why specialty coffee needs to branch out

“We need to meet new customers where they are” – Pilot Coffee Roasters CEO, Bruce Miller

16 February 2024

Why India's coffee shops, roasters and producers are primed for extraordinary growth

All rise for India’s fast-growing coffee industry

9 February 2024

We explore the essential first steps in setting up a coffee roastery

How to set up a coffee roastery

9 February 2024

Crowdcube's Dan Hardy walks us through the crowdfunding process

Crowdfunding: How to raise funds using your community

5 February 2024

The legend continues with Mahlkönig EK Omnia

2 February 2024

Yum China is harnessing the vast potential of China’s booming coffee market

How Yum China is tapping into value-focused and premium coffee consumers alike

1 February 2024

Malaysia’s coffee shop market is undergoing rapid development, reports Isabelle Mani

Tradition meets innovation in Malaysia’s fast-developing coffee shop market

26 January 2024

Yassir Rais on making great coffee accessible and affordable to all consumers

Democratising specialty coffee in Spain – A conversation with Yassir Rais, Syra Coffee

26 January 2024

How Pinnacle Group brought Toby’s Estate to the Middle East

19 January 2024

The key consumer trends and operator strategies shaping East Asia’s coffee chain market

5 dynamics shaping the East Asian branded coffee shop market

The 10 most read World Coffee Portal features of 2023

Here are World Coffee Portal’s picks for the biggest developments of 2023

The business of coffee in 2023: a year in review