Issue 130

July | August 2025

Roast is a bi-monthly technical trade magazine dedicated to the success and growth of the specialty coffee industry—addressing the art, science and business of coffee.

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Roaster of the Year Award 2026
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October 4, 2025

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Since 2012, Daily Coffee News by Roast magazine has provided essential online reading for specialty coffee professionals. Through original content composed of breaking news, in-depth feature stories and insider columns, Daily Coffee News strives to support the responsible growth of the specialty coffee industry and the success of the incredible people within it.

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🔥 The Roast Summit 2025 program is here! 🔥 Join us October 2–3 in Portland, Oregon, for two full days of sessions, workshops and hands-on learning led by some of the most respected voices in roasting. Check out the full speaker lineup and s
Get ready for an unforgettable week in Portland, Oregon, packed with inspiration, education, and celebration. Whether you're a seasoned roaster, coffee professional, or simply love a great cup, you won’t want to miss these back-to-back events t
⏳ The countdown is on! The deadline to apply for Roaster of the Year is July 23, 2025. This award is about celebrating great coffee, but also how and why you roast, and the impact you’re making in your community and the coffee world. Why appl
In our latest issue, the feature article "Strength in Numbers: Is Cooperative Coffee Buying Right for Your Business?" by Nani Ferreira-Mathews explores two unique models of cooperative importing—Cooperative Coffees in North America an
Roast Magazine's July/August 2025 issue is here! In this issue: • Explore how moisture content and relative humidity impact green coffee’s behavior during storage and roasting, with fresh insights into weight loss and roast degree change