Origins
Arabicas drop slightly while Robustas remain firmly above 120.00 US cents/lb
The ICO reports that Arabicas drop while Robustas remain above 120.00 US cents/lb in September; world economies and rising costs of living expected to impact consumption.
The coffee market remains fickle
In an exclusive article to T&CTJ, Carlos Mera, head of the agri-commodities markets at Rabobank’s RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets division, reviews the recently closed CY 22/23 and assesses CY 23/24, which begins 1 October. By Carlos Mera
Yemeni Coffee celebrated in a national tasting event
In celebration of World Coffee Day, the Yemeni National Coffee Auction organised a tasting event for Yemeni coffee, which is one of the oldest and finest coffees in the world.
Nestlé to pilot weather insurance programme for Indonesian coffee farms
Nestlé announced that it is piloting a weather insurance programme, with climate insurance specialist, Blue Marble, in Indonesia for more than 800 smallholder coffee farmers that supply coffee to its brand, Nescafé.
Robusta prices hit near record highs in August
The International Coffee Organization reports that Arabica-Robusta price movements recouple in August — Robustas remain at near record highs.
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.