The U.S. ranks 22nd on the coffee consumption list, falling short of countries such as Canada, Germany, and drinking a third of the coffee the average Finnish resident consumes. In fact, coffee consumption in America has fallen 50%, yet the global production is more popular than ever. Why is this the case? Because while more selective consumers lean away from the instant options and shelf standards, the interest in high-end coffee has added to the 20% growth rate in specialty foods. That lead to quality coffee in single serve coffee pods or exotic coffee options taking a firm hold on the 9.03 million bags globally produced in June of 2016 alone. Exquisite selections such as Kopi Luwak coffee … [Read more...]