We strongly believe that our green bean coffee providers must get as much support, dedication and aid from our company as possible. We already have been supporting growers to improve their livelihood in many ways. In Guatemala for instance; we helped Ms. Miguelina from El Paternal farm build a water treatment facility, and have consistently [...]
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Legal vs. Illegal
I would like to share an important program that was instituted in 2002 in Colombia. This program aims to eradicate the production of illicit crops and is led by the USAID, Colombian National government, the National Federation of Coffee Growers (FNC) and a local NGO. This program’s main goal is to decrease the production of [...]
Shine a Light Program
We have exciting news on a current Portland Roasting customer — The Glass Onion in Goldendale, Wash., Owners Maren and Matt have been nominated for the “Shine a Light” program sponsored by American Express and The Today Show. If they win the program, they receive $50,000 in marketing support, as well as a $50,000 [...]
Roasters Retreat!
I had the privilege of attending the 9th Annual Roasters Guild Retreat at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA. The retreat is a four day intensive of coffee cuppings, educational courses and seminars, a Roaster competition (the Sasquatch Challenge!) and a whole lot of networking and comeraderie among fellow craftsmen and women.
