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    Empowering Women at Origin: Ethiopia

    By Lauren Cropper, Junior Trader & Certifications Manager, with Caitlin McCarthy-Garcia, Trader Article Summary: Royal Coffee highlights two women-led Ethiopian exporters, Ephtah and Dumerso, that are transforming the country’s coffee industry through equity, quality, and community impact. Ephtah, founded by...

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  • Trump Tariffs have resulted in a dumpster fire for U.S countries.
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    Tariff Updates: What’s Changing and What to Watch

    Editor’s Note August 20th: Brazil: A 50% tariff on green coffee takes effect August 6, with no exemption granted. The increase is tied to recent political tensions and was confirmed by Commerce Secretary Lutnick, who also stated no extension will be offered. Indonesia: Officially at 19% for vessels loaded after August 6. Nicaragua: Now officially set at 18%, aligning with the […]
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    Mycotoxin, My Condolences

    Article Summary: Coffee is safe to drink and not a meaningful source of mycotoxins. While molds can occur in agricultural products, roasting significantly reduces ochratoxin A (OTA) to levels well below global safety standards. Industry-wide efforts led by the ICO and UN since 2001 have further minimized OTA presence in coffee. Consumers can reduce risk […]
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    The Second Annual Development Stage

    Article Summary: Royal Coffee will host its Second Annual Development Stage Symposium on September 12–13, 2025, at The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room in Oakland, CA. This multi-day event brings together innovators from across the coffee industry and beyond. The 2025 theme centers on the future of specialty coffee, blending utopian envisioning, ancestral […]
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    Qonclave, or: Nobody Expects the SCA Acquisition

    By Evan Gilman, Creative Director, Indonesia Green Buying Team, CQI Arabica Quality Evaluation Instructor Article Summary: Royal Coffee’s Evan Gilman reflects on the abrupt handover of the Coffee Quality Institute’s (CQI) Quality Evaluation program to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), a decision made without stakeholder consultation that left many instructors and Q Graders blindsided and […]
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  • Crown Jewel Spring and Summer Lineup
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    Crown Jewel Spring & Summer Lineup

    Crown Jewel Spring & Summer Lineup 2025 “Never a dull moment” feels like this year’s motto. If the first quarter of the calendar has felt unprecedented, I can only hope we’ve sourced enough coffee to stay energized for whatever comes next! Fortunately, I think the answer is a resounding yes.  Here’s a look at the […]
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    International Women's Day #shesthebuyer

    Celebrating International Women’s Day #shesthebuyer This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on the incredible women who help connect exceptional coffees with roasters around the world. From navigating wild harvest seasons to forming deep connections with producers, each of these […]
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