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May 25, 2023
World Coffee Roasting Championships: What will the new rules change?
On 20 April 2023, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) unveiled its new Coffee Value Assessment. The idea behind the updated cupping form and protocol is to collect a broader range of information about a specific coffee (including physical and extrinsic data), and thereby more accurately assess its quality. At this time, the Coffee Value Assessment is yet to come into effect. However, on 18 May 2023, the SCA released its… read more
On 20 April 2023, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) unveiled its new Coffee Value Assessment. The idea behind the updated cupping form and protocol is to collect a broader range of information about a specific coffee (including physical and extrinsic… read more
Become a speaker at PRF Colombia
As we announced late last year, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) is returning in 2022, and will be coming to Colombia. This year, the two-day...
Perfect Daily Grind & the Global School of Coffee Excellence
Across the supply chain, we know that sensory education is key to the ongoing development of any coffee professional. However, it’s also something that can...
Introducing Producer & Roaster Forum: Colombia 2022
The past two years have radically changed the landscape for events in the coffee industry, and the shift to online trade shows and networking has...
Introducing PDG Education: Certified on-demand courses from specialty coffee professionals
For years, Perfect Daily Grind has sought to provide accessible, authoritative, and educational content that covers every aspect of the coffee sector. In line with...
The Colombia protests: How is the situation affecting the population and the coffee sector?
On April 28, 2021, tens of thousands of protestors took to the streets across Colombia. Their demonstrations were initially a response to a tax reform...
Virtual Producer & Roaster Forum: Day 2 recap
Yesterday, April 6 2021, was the second and final day of Virtual Producer & Roaster Forum, the industry-leading digital coffee sector event bringing professionals together...
Virtual Producer & Roaster Forum: Day 1 recap
Yesterday, April 5 2021, was the first day of Virtual Producer & Roaster Forum, the industry-leading digital coffee sector event bringing professionals together from around...
Virtual Producer & Roaster Forum 2021 in depth: Speaker updates & more details
Virtual PRF is now just days away. On April 5 & 6, stakeholders from across the coffee sector will come together at the event to...
Virtual Producer & Roaster Forum 2021: Speakers & panels announced
Following the announcement of Virtual Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) last month, the event has now released its line-up of speakers and panels. In response...
Introducing Virtual Producer & Roaster Forum 2021
The past 12 months have fundamentally changed the way in which coffee professionals communicate and collaborate across the sector. All across the industry, physical events...
Hurricane Eta: How Can The Coffee Community Help Central America?
In the first week of November, Hurricane Eta, a Category 4 hurricane (later downgraded to a tropical storm) made landfall in Central America. It has...
Relaunching PDG Español: Custom Content For Spanish-Speaking Coffee Professionals
When we launched PDG Español in 2016, we did so to support coffee producers in Spanish-speaking countries. We saw the need for free and accessible...
Virtual Events In Coffee: The World’s Largest Coffee Tasting 2020
On October 3, 2020, James Hoffmann hosted The World’s Largest Coffee Tasting. Much like any normal cupping, this involved tasting and comparing a few different...
PDG launches agency dedicated to the coffee sector
Following demand from stakeholders across the supply chain, we’re delighted to announce the official launch of Perfect Daily Grind’s international agency, PDG Media. We found...
The Success Of Locally-Produced Coffee In The Philippines
Philippine farmers have grown coffee for hundreds of years. The country has produced commercial robusta for decades, with specialty arabica production making up a tiny...