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Dec 01, 2020 • #collaboration #cooperatives #michigan #new product #news #relationships

Higher Grounds and May Erlewine Present “Shine On”

Is there any better way to wake up in the morning than to the aroma of a perfect cup of coffee with the backdrop of your favorite song? Throughout history, music and coffee have fueled the work of the people and inspired our dreams, our passions and our hopes for a brighter future.

Nov 18, 2020 • #coffee #collaboration #community #Congo #cooperatives #DRC #On the Ground #origin trip #relationships

How Does Collaboration Drive Change and Social Impact in the Coffee Supply Chain?

Coffee is one of the most traded agricultural exports in the entire world. It supports an utterly enormous industry. In 2018, global coffee exports alone were worth $30.9 billion, according to the OEC. It supports the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people around the world, and is a hugely...

Nov 11, 2020

Holiday Shipping 2020: What You Need to Know

We could also title this post, "How to Have Your Best Holiday Coffee Season." More than anything, we want you to have all the coffee you need this holiday season. We also want you to be able to share the gift of HG coffee with your loved ones. Due to...

Sep 29, 2020 • #DRC #On the Ground

Examining Instability and Inequality in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second-largest country in Africa. It is home to some 87 million people. Despite the fact that the DRC is rich in natural resources, years of instability and conflict have hampered its economic development. To understand more about this instability and how it...

Jul 23, 2020 • #Mexico #zapatista

New Light in the Sky: Our Solidarity with the Zapatistas

One of our longest-standing partnerships in the world of specialty coffee is with the Mexican farmers of the Yachil cooperative.