The Good Food Awards Coffee Finalists: A Spotlight on Origin and Innovation
Time to spill: The 2026 Good Food Awards coffee finalists are here, and they’re rewriting the rules of origin storytelling. With 25 single-origin entries from 20 U.S. roasters, this year’s crop leans heavily on Ethiopia and Colombia, but don’t sleep on Costa Rica, Panama, Rwanda, or El Salvador. These aren’t just beans—they’re narratives, each one tied to soil, altitude, and the roasters’ obsession with transparency. The Good Food Foundation’s criteria? No shortcuts. Roasters must prove their sourcing practices, highlight processing methods like thermal shock or anaerobic honey, and balance flavor with ethical intent. The judging process is as rigorous as…
