Origins
ECropOrigin launches coffee connection application
ECropOrigin has announced a new application, The Coffee Connection Application (TCCA), which provides traceability and increases transparency to help verify authenticity throughout the coffee supply chain.
Nestlé expands use of blockchain technology to Zoégas coffee brand
Nestlé has expanded its use of the IBM Food Trust blockchain technology platform to its Zoégas coffee brand; consumers will now be able to trace their coffee back to its origins.
ICO reports that Arabica prices rose in March while Robusta fell
In March 2020, prices for all Arabica group indicators increased due to concerns over the availability of that type of coffee while Robusta prices fell, according to the International Coffee Organisation’s (ICO) latest report.
Tea origin responses to Covid-19 outbreak
The Tea Association of the USA has issued an update on origin tea countries’ responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 2020 global tea market report
Tea production continues to increase, with robust consumption growth in origin and Muslim countries. However, lagging demand in Western markets, the division between black and green teas, rising production costs, and social responsibility requirements erode company profits, while farm gate prices remain low. Furthermore, adverse weather patterns impact supply and herald climate change.
Awakening to the potential of artificial intelligence in coffee
Although many initiatives are still in test stages, artificial intelligence can help to advance the coffee industry. With artificial intelligence, solutions can be incorporated throughout the entire supply chain, including coffee grading, identifying diseases and even in the roasting process.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
FNC contributes first 240,000 trees in coffee regions to Colombia’s national reforestation goal
The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) has pledged to contribute 240,000 trees to the Colombian government’s national reforestation goal of 180 million during a four year period.
TechnoServe receives NCA Origin Charity of the Year Award
The National Coffee Association has named TechnoServe the recipient of the 2020 NCA Origin Charity of the Year Award.
Peet’s Coffee launches women-grown anniversary coffee for 2020
Peet’s Coffee has announced the release of its annual, limited-edition Anniversary coffee, which celebrates the craft roaster’s founding by giving back to origin.
Coffee prices decline further in February
In February 2020, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) composite indicator continued its downward trend, averaging 102 US cents/lb, 4.6% lower than in January.
Why do Americans prefer coffee to tea?
Will Americans ever drink tea with the same passion or devotion as coffee?
Prices for all ICO group indicators fall in January
After two months of increases, the ICO composite indicator fell by 8.9% to 106.89 US cents/lb in January 2020.
Prices for all ICO group indicators fall in January
After two months of increases, the ICO composite indicator fell by 8.9% to 106.89 US cents/lb in January 2020.
ICO Report: Coffee market prices continued to climb in December
The ICO composite indicator continued to rise in December 2019, ranging between 111.80 and 123.69 US cents/lb and peaking at 123.69 US cents/lb on 16 December 2019.