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This Week’s Headlines
The Green Room: Your Source For Coffee Importers Sourcing Coffees At Source
This article from Sprudge offers an inside look at the coffee supply chain. It aims to provide readers with an in-depth understanding of how coffee importers source their beans directly from producers.
Source: Sprudge
Peru’s Specialty Coffee Sector Enters A New Era, Says New Harvest Guide
A new 96-page publication from Sprudge details the people, producers, and innovations currently shaping the future of specialty coffee in Peru. The guide suggests the country’s specialty coffee sector is entering a new phase.
Source: Sprudge
Pack Katisomsakul of Newbery Street Coffee Roasters: The Sprudge Twenty Interview
This article from Sprudge features an interview with Pack Katisomsakul, who was recognized as part of the 2026 Sprudge Twenty induction.
Source: Sprudge
A Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake In Colombia Has Halted Most Coffee Exports
A significant earthquake in Colombia has caused the closure of one of the country’s primary shipping ports. This event has resulted in the halting of most coffee exports from the nation.
Source: Sprudge
The 2026 World AeroPress Championship Heads to Mexico City
For the first time in its history, the World AeroPress Championship is scheduled to take place in Mexico City. This marks a significant milestone for the annual competition.
Source: Daily Coffee News
The Bottom Line
This week’s news highlights the dynamic nature of the global coffee industry, from the intricacies of supply chains to major shifts in specialty coffee sectors. We saw disruptions due to natural events and also exciting developments in international coffee competitions.
Sources
- The Green Room: Your Source For Coffee Importers Sourcing Coffees At Source
- Peru’s Specialty Coffee Sector Enters A New Era, Says New Harvest Guide
- Pack Katisomsakul of Newbery Street Coffee Roasters: The Sprudge Twenty Interview
- A Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake In Colombia Has Halted Most Coffee Exports
- The 2026 World AeroPress Championship Heads to Mexico City
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