Origins
ICO reports coffee prices recover in July after first falling
For the I-CIP and Arabicas prices, July was a month of two halves: losses followed by recoveries, while Robustas once again performed the best, recording a small decline.
World Coffee Research publishes its first Robusta Variety Catalog
As the coffee industry looks for solutions to meet the growing challenges of the climate crisis, World Coffee Research (WCR) has taken an important step by publishing its first Robusta Variety Catalog to help Robusta farmers make informed decisions about varieties.
Burundi coffee features in North America cupping events this summer
Two leading women in specialty coffee are bringing women-grown coffee – and the stories behind them – to a series of unique cupping events in multiple cities across North America this summer.
Fair Trade USA to maintain current coffee minimum pricing
Fair Trade USA announced that it will maintain its current minimum pricing and premiums for all coffee sold under its Fair Trade Certified label through the end of 2023.
Hope for the recovery of Ceylon tea production
While Sri Lanka has been experiencing a severe economic crisis, the tea industry has been further impacted by climate change, rising fertiliser and production challenges. However, with the economy gradually improving and new support being implemented, there are signs of a recovery.
White teas: A true Chinese delicacy
Elegant, rare and exclusive, China’s white teas are a small, highly sought after and pricey category, whose appeal is growing among consumers around the world. By Barbara Dufrêne.
Rainforest Alliance debuts new strategic direction
The Rainforest Alliance has set out its new vision for accelerating action to address the climate emergency, biodiversity loss, systemic poverty, and human rights issues in its 2022 Annual Report.
Eight GCP members raise $1.5 million in first funding round
The Global Coffee Platform (GCP) has announced that eight of its leading members have championed the launch of a new era of collective action in coffee sustainability.
Progress made in climate-resistant coffee species in Sierra Leone
A Sierra Leonean project to recultivate a historic local species better adapted to higher temperatures than climate-vulnerable Arabica, the main source for commercial coffee, has achieved significant progress.
Heifer International and EthicHub invest in smallholder coffee farmers in Mexico
The companies have announced a joint investment of $420,000 with Heifer Labs and Heifer Mexico to improve financial access for smallholder coffee farmers in Mexico through the EthicHub Regenerative Finance (ReFi) platform.
Mozambique becomes the latest member of the ICO
The Government of Mozambique has joined the International Coffee Organization (ICO) for the first time in its history, at a ceremony held in central London.
ICE Commodity Traceability Service created to help coffee industry with EU Deforestation Regulation
ICE Benchmark Administration plans to launch ICE Commodity Traceability Service to assist coffee and cocoa industries comply with EU Deforestation Regulation.
OFI joins partnership to promote sustainable Indonesian coffee production
USAID has launched a new project to promote sustainable coffee and cocoa production in Indonesia with the Indonesian government, The Hershey Company, Rikolto, and PT. Olam Indonesia.
The impact of the updates to the USDA Organic Rule for imported products
The USDA issued the biggest changes to its Organic Rule since it was first enacted more than two decades ago. Companies importing organic coffee and tea products must understand, implement and comply with the changes by March 2024.