Food certifications are multiplying. As the dysfunction of our industrialized food systems become increasingly apparent, it’s clear simply “organic” is no long good enough. From “pasture-raised” to “grass-fed”, new adjectives and certifications appear regularly on
These days, coffee aficionados know the most common types of coffee. Names like caturra, bourbon and the pricey geisha are now becoming commonplace. However, new types still make an appearance on rare occasions. This includes wild, naturally-occurring types called
As marijuana legalizations sweeps the US, we've seen a proliferation of cannabis products. Not only vapes and edibles of every imaginable kind, but also salves, soaks and even suppositories. We here at Craft Sense are
While African coffees are prominent in the specialty market, high-quality cacao from the continent has lagged. For the most part, it’s a problem of reputation. Environmental and labor abuses in West African countries like Ivory
The Specialty Coffee Association’s World of Coffee Expo is always a diverse event. Producers, roasters, equipment manufacturers and baristas from around the world all gather to socialize and network over great coffee. However this year’s