“Solidarity with Palestine” means to us that we are with the two million(ish) innocent people in one of the most densely populated areas on earth being unjustly cut off from basic needs to survive and indiscriminately slaughtered. Just as Palestine has a right to exist, so too does Israel. We...
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Sharing the Cool News on Climate Progress: A Cool Farm Tool Update
Recent findings from Cooperative Coffees’ carbon assessment study indicate encouraging results toward the ongoing battle against climate change via small scale farming over large scale industrial agriculture practices. Higher Grounds is proud to be a part of this important initiative as member owners of Cooperative Coffees. How are we contributing...
Urgent Aid Needed: Flash Floods Hit DRC Farming Communities
We are heartbroken to report the news of a devastating flood in Kalehe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the shores of Lake Kivu, which has impacted our coffee-growing community immensely.
Apex Colombians are On Point
Like so many other delicious fruits and vegetables, coffee is a seasonal crop. And while we purchase large enough volumes of most of our coffees to last us an entire year (until the next crop arrives), we also purchase smaller, extra-special and limited coffees to feature in our Apex Series....
Introducing the Learning Lab
The Higher Grounds Coffee Learning Lab is a platform for food and beverage professionals, within our company and beyond, to engage more deeply with their work, learning valuable sensory and preparation skills that will equip them to stay in the industry and thrive.