Origins
Brazilian coffee sees USD $20 milllion in sales at SCA Expo
Brazil, the Coffee Nation with 29 producers showcasing their finest samples of specialty coffee has secured US$ 20 million in sales at Specialty Coffee Expo in Portland, Oregon.
Cimbria expands its green coffee activity in South America
Cimbria is expanding its activities in South America, which is expected to be one of its most promising markets.
As consumption continues to rise, the ICO expects another year of supply deficit
With global green bean exports falling 20.23% to 7.94 million bags in February, the ICO sees another year of supply deficit, with a shortfall of 7.3 million bags for CY 2022/23.
Green tea makes global share gains
The global green tea market continues to trend in a positive direction, with signs of further development. The evidence supporting green tea’s improved status can be seen in areas of production, exports, and consumption in major domestic markets. By Jason Walker
Five sustainability schemes recognised as aligning with Coffee SR Code by GCP
The Global Coffee Platform (GCP) has recognised five sustainability schemes as equivalent to the GCP Coffee Sustainability Reference Code (Coffee SR Code), 2nd party assurance.
Japan’s Tea Industry is Still in Post-Covid Recovery Mode
Tea production and consumption in Japan were both severely impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic and both continue to be affected by multiple factors but the situation is slowly improving thanks to smart farming techniques by producers and strong demand by domestic and international consumers. By Yumi Nakatsugawa
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival returns for its sixth year
The 6th annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival takes place on Saturday 25 March in its usual home, the historic Newcastle Parade Grounds in St. Andrew, Jamaica.
ICO reports reduced exports for current coffee year drove up prices in February
Reduced exports for current coffee year drive the ICO’s I-CIP up 11.4% in February 2023.
US coffee-growing industry welcomes proposed amendment to the Farm Bill
Congressional leaders in the United States re-introduced a bill that would expand the scope of federal research spending on coffee pests and diseases.
Anacafé partners with ProfilePrint to deploy AI technology
The alliance aims to provide Guatemalan coffee farmers a digital platform to grade their coffee beans more effectively and efficiently.
Uganda is working to raise its reputation – and exports – in coffee
When it comes to coffee-producing countries in Africa, Uganda is not the one to come to mind – in fact, it is probably not second, third or even fourth – but the ‘Pearl of Africa’ is working to change that.
ICO launches studies into living income benchmarks in member countries
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) and its Coffee Public-Private Task Force (CPPTF) are kicking off living income benchmarking studies in four ICO Member countries: Rwanda, Honduras, Togo and Angola.
USAID partners with ofi to yield greater opportunities for coffee farmers
Smallholder coffee farmers in the Junín region of Peru will benefit from a US$8.1 million fund to raise productivity and livelihoods.
Coffee prices stabilised in January, with a slight decrease
Amid fluctuations and a slight price drop, the I-CIP picked up in January.