Happy New Year 2016! We start a new year, a little fresher, perhaps reminiscent. Wherever we are today, one thing is for sure: last year is over. Welcome New Year, and may it bring the best to all of us.
I’ve been able to do some reading over the holidays in between family, and odd bits of work that cropped up. Here are some that I feel worthy of your attention:
Ethical Coffee
Modern Slavery in the Coffeelands
This eight part series by Michael Sheridan investigates Brazils efforts to reduce slavery in agriculture. A must read.
Three Reasons Why You Should Drink Direct Market Coffee From the vault…
Equity for Coffee Farmers via Fortune
Odds & Ends
A Photo Journey to La Revancha Estate
A Coffee Bar Recording Studio in Brooklyn Via Sprudge: A Coffee Loving Musicians dream studio
Dating a Coffee Lover 5 Things You Need to Know Lots of good info on what makes your coffee loving significant other tick. Via: Perfect Daily Grind
The Rise of the Robot Barista: Fact or Fiction
Ports of Long Beach & Los Angeles Seek Expanded Latin Trade
Coffee crisis to hit within three years as finer tastes lead to shortage
Best wishes for a truly happy and prosperous 2016!