FOREST COFFEE BLOG

In the first half of 2025, the coffee industry faced dramatic shifts—from extreme weather and export hurdles to rapid price changes. Forest Coffee shares firsthand lessons in resilience, adaptation, and the strategies roasters and buyers need to thrive in a volatile market.

After a transformative year in Australia representing Colombian coffee, Samuel Janna returns home with a renewed purpose. In this honest reflection, he shares what he learned abroad, the resilience of producers back home, and how Forest Coffee is building lasting bridges between origin and roaster.

The Colombian coffee industry saw its strongest start in decades during the first half of 2025, reaching a production milestone not seen since 1996. But alongside this growth came challenges—off-cycle harvests, rising competition among buyers, and shifts in global trade dynamics. Here's a closer look at the trends, tensions, and strategies shaping Colombian coffee this year.

The C Market sets global coffee prices, impacting farmers and buyers alike. Learn how it works, why it fluctuates, and what it means for specialty coffee.

The recent trade tensions between the United States and Colombia highlight the delicate balance of diplomacy and economic partnerships. With coffee exports playing a crucial role in both economies, maintaining strong bilateral relations is essential. Learn how the two nations navigated the crisis, the impact on Colombian coffee growers, and the importance of open dialogue in sustaining trade agreements.

Discover how Forest Coffee is transforming the Colombian coffee industry through sustainability, climate action, and farmer empowerment.

As Colombian green coffee exporters, we celebrate the revival of the nation's rail infrastructure and its transformative impact on our industry. Rail transport not only optimizes logistics and reduces costs but also aligns perfectly with the sustainability values that today's consumers demand