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Natural disasters and award season shape the global coffee landscape

Natural disasters and award season shape the global coffee landscape

Recent earthquakes in Colombia and Indonesia have sent shockwaves through the global supply chain, threatening critical exports from major producing regions. While traders navigate these logistical bottlenecks, the industry is simultaneously shifting focus toward upcoming international excellence...
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Industry veterans predict resilience amidst specialty coffee’s growing pains

Industry veterans predict resilience amidst specialty coffee’s growing pains

Global conglomerates are rapidly absorbing independent brands, threatening to dilute the transparency and community values that defined the third wave. While climate change jeopardizes entire harvests, a new generation of consumers is finally prioritizing supply chain health over low prices.
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Vatche Moukhtarian Brings Chef-Driven Precision to Sanctuary Coffee Roasting

Vatche Moukhtarian Brings Chef-Driven Precision to Sanctuary Coffee Roasting

Hidden behind industrial pallets and roasting equipment, a new Clovis tasting lounge offers a speakeasy escape from specialty coffee snobbery. Chef Vatche Moukhtarian uses custom visual aids to replace intimidating jargon with approachable flavor cues for every guest.
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Vatche Moukhtarian Brings Chef-Driven Precision to Sanctuary Coffee Roasting

Vatche Moukhtarian Brings Chef-Driven Precision to Sanctuary Coffee Roasting

Hidden behind an industrial warehouse in Clovis lies a sophisticated tasting lounge featuring leather ottomans and brass lamps. Chef Vatche Moukhtarian uses specialized visual coasters to strip away intimidating coffee jargon and make sensory evaluation accessible for everyone.
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