Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover exclusive financial news about the food & beverage industry. 62-year-old Edgar Correa, a fourth-generation Colombian ...

. Today, he defines fair trade, direct trade, shade grown and organic coffees. He says that, in terms of the farmer, direct trade is the best option.

As I have met with fair trade factories and farms internationally, I have often heard, “When the certification auditors come, two-thirds of the workforce runs out the back door." This cheekily ...

Imagine: I wake up and brew artisan ground coffee with a splash of low-fat organic milk, every day like clockwork. Welcome to my constant—like feeding the dog and cat—to give me that feel-good warm ...

Experience a little slice of South Africa right here in the bluegrass. Ntaba Coffee Haus offers organic, direct trade, fresh roasted coffee sourced from the best farms in Africa. GDL Reporter Elle ...

Students at Calvin College interested in a cup of java have a new option this semester: fair trade coffee. The Fish House is one of the on-campus coffee options for Calvin students. And this month it ...