Unique and modern is how South Korean coffee culture has outstripped themselves among other markets. According to the Korean Economic Institute of America, Koreans drank on average 12.3 cups of coffee per week in 2019; with a consumption per capita of 2.3kg.

Stronger Together theme arose due to the need to acknowledge the work of women in the coffee industry and create visibility of the different roles women hold across the value chain.

Amongst our current board we have two members, our President Gina Di Brita & Board Member Melissa Garcia have both established a connection to our closest neighbour, Papua New Guinea, in different yet equally significant ways. We are so excited to see PNG coffees having increased representation in Australia, considering its existence in our consumer market for over half a century. Both Gina and Melissa have written a small coffee origin story alongside some images to share about connecting with Papua New Guinea.