Coffee News Roundup: Week Ending September 7th

Colombia, Brazil, and Kenya are all predicting lower coffee production because of the climate crisis. Meanwhile at the other end of the supply chain, coffee companies are “eyeing” rapid expansion and growth. No disconnect there at all.

Plus, somewhat connectedly, Nestlé is putting (a portion of) its money where its mouth is by announcing a $1 billion investment in sustainability over the next eight years. This is the same company that brought in $25 billion from coffee in 2021 alone, but hey it’s a start.

Read the whole roundup at Fresh Cup Magazine:

Plus, in case you missed it, I asked a bunch of coffee folks about the fourth wave:

Coffee People Talk the Fourth Wave

Like many of you, I read the recent article by market research company Mintel on a supposed fourth wave of coffee with some skepticism—or cynicism, if we’re being more accurate. If you follow the Pourover or read my weekly news roundup for Fresh Cup Magazine

The Pourover

And to close us out, here’s Merlin embracing her Halloween-ness:

See you next week!