Category Archives: Commentaries

Working together towards a circular economy: life beyond the cup of coffee

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Jennifer Ferreira

There are many different definitions of the circular economy, which at their core they have the same thing in common: the reduction of waste, and the movement away from a linear economy which operates on a take-make-consume-throwaway model (Ellen Macarthur … Continue reading →

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Considering the future of coffee – ICO launches ‘Coffee Development Report 2019’

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Jennifer Ferreira

Much of the recent discussion in the mainstream media related to coffee has been about the ‘coffee crisis’, the historic low of coffee prices, and the impact this is having on the livelihoods of coffee farmers around the world (Alameida, … Continue reading →

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Revisiting ‘Cafe Nation: Exploring the growth of the UK cafe industry’ – journal article made free to read until 2020

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Jennifer Ferreira

Back in March 2018 I found out that one of my articles ‘Cafe Nation: Exploring the growth of the UK cafe industry‘ in the journal Area had been identified as one of the most downloaded, and so was made free … Continue reading →

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Looking back at the coffee in 2018

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

Much of my 2018 has been fuelled by coffeee. Last year I made the decision to try and vary the coffee we drank at home to explore different coffees and brewing methods, learn more about the growing coffee roasting industry, … Continue reading →

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What does a global giant need to grow? Coffee: Coca-Cola buys the coffee shop chain Costa Coffee

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

The global coffee shop market is estimated to be worth around $165bn (£127bn), with forecasts that this is likely to continue to grow in the future. Such large sums of money and growth forecasts have made the coffee shop industry … Continue reading →

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Appearance on Keys to the Shop podcast Episode 90

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

Some time ago I was made aware of the Keys to the Shop podcast when listening to the guys from Orange Cactus Coffee. It’s an excellent podcast for those interested in the coffee shop industry. Produced by Chris Deferio this … Continue reading →

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Future gazing for coffee shops: changing trends

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

Much of my work explores the past and present of the coffee and coffee shop industries, investigating changing trends in the industry and how this impacts consumers and communities. I’m often asked to consider what the future of the coffee … Continue reading →

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Coffee with a conscience: social enterprises in the coffee shop industry

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

One aspect of my research into the coffee shop industry is the extent to which the industry contributes to the development of ‘community’  – one element of this is exploring the activities of social enterprises in the industry and how … Continue reading →

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Data insight: Specialty coffee shops in London

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

London is home to a wealth of specialty coffee shops, and it’s a place where the specialty coffee industry is always developing. In order for coffee shops to remain successful in such a market (or any market) and continue to … Continue reading →

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Researching the Coffee and Coffee Shop Industries: A Guide for A Level Geography Students and Teachers

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

The coffee shop industry in has experienced significant growth over the last decade with recent estimates suggesting the industry in the UK alone is worth £9 billion, with over 24,000 outlets. Coffee shops are present in places across many countries … Continue reading →

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