Nick Baskett

COFFEE PRICES – IS PAYING FARMERS MORE THE ANSWER?

Leave a Comment / Coffee Farming and agriculture / By Nick Baskett

In this article, we’re going to argue that the overall negative impact is as much from price volatility as it is from the price level itself. In October 2019, the Olam Coffee CEO wrote an article, then picked up by the Financial Times about the need for price stability. The FT wrote ” the small price premiums on sustainable and certified coffee fails to alleviate the problems arising from price volatility.” and Olam’s Coffee CEO called for a “Price Stabilisation Fund”.

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AMSTERDAM COFFEE FESTIVAL POSTPONED

Leave a Comment / Coffee Events and Competitions / By Nick Baskett

The relatively new Amsterdam Coffee Festival has been pushed back. First scheduled to take place this weekend, March 13-15, the event has been postponed until the organisers assess the situation and reschedule.

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Sweet & Snacks Expo to Go Ahead in May Despite Coronavirus Fears

Leave a Comment / Cocoa / By Nick Baskett

The National Confectioners Association President John Downs announced the 2020 Sweets and Snacks Exposition in Chicago will continue, and that the organisation is working closely with the US government to monitor the on-going state of affairs. Downs made the statement in his closing speech at the NCA’s State of the Industry Conference in Florida, following

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MAKING PERFECT ESPRESSO AT HOME AND IN A CAFE

MAKING ESPRESSO AT HOME AND IN A CAFE

1 Comment / Coffee / By Nick Baskett

Espresso is the most misunderstood coffee. At face value, it looks to be the simplest of drinks, but there is an overlooked level of complexity to make it well. It forms the base for all other coffees, so making good espresso is what a real barista should focus on first.

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CADBURY’S (NOT MILK) CHOCOLATE VEGAN BAR

Leave a Comment / Cocoa / By Nick Baskett

The most recent major brand to get on the vegan bandwagon is Cadbury, introducing it is introducing a new plant-based edition of its Dairy Milk chocolate bar.

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MAHLKONIG DISCONTINUES VARIO HOME GRINDER

Leave a Comment / Coffee Equipment / By Nick Baskett

Mahlkonig discontinues their Vario Home grinder series. The company sites the success of their high-end product, the E65s, and E80 and E65S GbW products as being the reason for discontinuing the Home Vario

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BARRY CALLEBAUT ANNOUNCES ‘WHOLEFRUIT’ CHOCOLATE

Leave a Comment / Cocoa / By Nick Baskett

wholefruit chocolate is one of Barry Callebaut’s biggest innovations in years. Using the entire cacao fruit, not just the bean gives unique flavour profiles, has 40% less sugar and is environmentally friendly.

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WRAPPING UP CHOCOA 2020

Leave a Comment / Cocoa / By Nick Baskett

Awareness of speciality chocolate is growing among the mainstream consumers, who are willing to pay a premium for a superior and fairly produced product. ‘Bean to Bar’ is no longer considered a buzz word, but something desirable and not as difficult to attain as before.

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HOW TO MAKE COWBOY COFFEE – TWO BEST METHODS

Leave a Comment / Coffee / By Nick Baskett

You would be forgiven for thinking that making Cowboy Coffee involves special preparation.

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ICCO EXPERT GROUP MEETS TO DISCUSS COCOA WORLD STOCKS

Leave a Comment / Coffee / By Nick Baskett

This month, The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) Expert Working Group on Stocks (EWGS) has met in London, UK, to examine the level of world cocoa bean stocks.

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PEET’S COFFEE, 21st AMENDMENT BREWERY TO RELEASE 1966 COFFEE IPA

Leave a Comment / Coffee / By Nick Baskett

Speciality coffee company Peet’s Coffee, based in the US, has partnered with California beer producer 21st Amendment Brewery to launch 1966 Coffee IPA.

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BLUE BOTTLE TALKS SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

Leave a Comment / Coffee Market / By Nick Baskett

Production of biodegradable products is increasing as consumers become more aware and concerned about the impact of their purchasing decisions.

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