Origins
Coffee production in Colombia remains strong
Despite the pandemic and current social unrest, coffee production in Colombia is doing well, according to the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC).
Caffè Corsini presents new coffees as part of “Compagnia dell’Arabica” whole-bean line
Caffè Corsini’s new product line represents single origin varieties from Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea and Hawaii.
Qima Coffee and Alliance for Coffee Excellence announce Best of Yemen 2021 Auction
As part of their multi-year partnership, the two organisations have come together again to launch the third and largest instalment of the Private Collection Auction series in Yemen.
Fincas Mierisch Los Favoritos Auction returns after five-year hiatus
The Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) in partnership with Fincas Mierisch, has announced that the Los Favoritos ACE Private Collection Auction is back for May 2021.
illycaffè makes finalist Arabica coffees of Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award available in selected cafés
illycaffè is taking consumers on a sensory journey to explore the nine Arabica coffee crops that were finalists in the 5th edition of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award.
Coffee prices rise but fall towards end of March
According to the ICO’s latest report, coffee prices rose slightly – up 0.8% – in March versus February, confirming an upward trend over the last five months, representing the highest monthly average since coffee year 2017-18.
Dabin Coffee debuts coffee “caviar”
Dabin Coffee is expanding its premium coffee offering with Bourbon Pointu.
Blending, roasting & processing, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
NKG supports Honduran coffee community affected by hurricanes
Together with partners and customers, Neumann Kaffee Gruppe has raised funds of more than $272,000 to repair damages in Honduras caused by hurricanes Eta and Iota.
Ditta Artigianale promotes Muthunzuuni from Kenya in third stage of coffee stories around the world
In Ditta Artigianale’s specialty coffee spotlight this month is Muthunzuuni: a variety of excellence from Martin Shabaya, the three-time Kenyan barista champion.
Amal Yemen event launches to inspire hope through coffee amid humanitarian crisis
Amal Yemen will bring together industry experts, specialists & artists from around the world to celebrate Yemen’s storied coffee industry and support long-term economic recovery of the war-torn country.
Lavazza reaffirms sustainability commitment with La Reserva de iTIERRA! relaunch
Lavazza is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable production and coffee farmer welfare with the relaunch of its premium range of sustainable, quality blends for coffee professionals.
Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Mercon Coffee Group promotes alliances to create a Hurricane Emergency Relief Fund
The funds have been earmarked for the rehabilitation of roads in 11 coffee-growing communities in Nicaragua and Honduras.
ICO composite indicator increases for the 4th consecutive month
The International Coffee Organisation announced that in February 2021, the ICO composite indicator continued its upward trend.
Mercon Coffee Group and Seeds for Progress Foundation inaugurate new development centre in Nicaragua
The new development centre is the third to be inaugurated as part of the Cultivating Education Program; an initiative that contributes to the prevention of child labour in coffee producing regions.