The days started with a small breakfast by the pool, then it was off to the local coffee school. It was here that we would be cupping the best of the best from Nicaragua. There were 22 judges from every corner of the world that came together to taste and critique these coffees. The week [...]
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Rainforest Alliance Project in Guatemala
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 [...]
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 [...]
