Origins
The ICO and ILO mark International Coffee Day by promoting workers’ rights
On this year’s International Coffee Day (ICD) – 1 October 2023 – the ICO and ILO are launching campaign around the theme “promoting the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chain.”
WCR releases open-access arabica coffee genetic database
World Coffee Research (WCR) have announced the release of an arabica coffee genetic fingerprint database that will make variety authentication cheaper and simpler.
The threat of climate change looms ever larger over the coffee industry
The recent extreme weather worldwide is driving home the threat global warming is posing to the coffee industry. As it is, the industry is vulnerable to such threats, therefore changes are necessary to safeguard it for the future.
Fairtrade raises coffee price minimum
In an effort to strengthen protections for coffee farmers around the world amid the intensifying impacts of climate change and growing global economic volatility, Fairtrade increases its minimum price for coffee.
AVPA launches its 6th Teas of the World International Contest
The Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA) has launched its 6th Teas of the World International Contest.
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.