Origins
Italy becomes 30th chapter to join IWCA global network
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) has announced the addition of Italy as the 30th chapter to its global chapter network.
Coffee prices stabilise above 200 US cents/lb
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) announced that coffee prices climbed higher in January 2022, reaching 204.29 US cents/lb.
Hälssen & Lyon composes two innovative teas from renowned musician’s violin
Sven Helbig’s violin was returned to its untreated state and, over a period of eight months, it was transformed into a mushroom.
ICO launches the World Coffee Statistics Database
The key feature of the database is its ability to generate reports on a disaggregated basis, providing in-depth insights into the production, trade, consumption and prices of coffee.
Partners’ unveils Valentine’s Day treats for coffee lovers
Partners Coffee is offering several limited-edition Valentine’s Day gift packages – for singles as well as couples.
FNC receives Authorized Economic Operator accreditation
FNC, the first large coffee exporter in Colombia, is accredited as Authorized Economic Operator.
OpenSC harnesses technology brings new levels of transparency to coffee supply chain
Social impact start-up, OpenSC, has revealed a technology-based collaboration that brings new levels of transparency to the Nespresso Reviving Origins organic coffee, KAHAWA ya CONGO.
Inaugural Indonesia Cup of Excellence prepares for auction
Cup of Excellence and the Specialty Coffee Association of Indonesia have announced 26 Cup of Excellence and 6 National Winner coffees in the 1st Indonesia Cup of Excellence.
Coffee prices reach multi-year high hitting 200 US cents/lb mark
The ICO reported that in December 2021 coffee prices broke through the 200 US cents/lb mark in a decade long high.
International Women’s Coffee Alliance welcomes South Korean chapter
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) has announced the addition of South Korea as the 29th chapter in its global chapter network.
Fairtrade issues statement on European Commission proposal on deforestation
Fairtrade welcomes the proposal to create a market for deforestation-free products, but warns that climate measures that exclude fairness and social justice will fail to achieve real climate action.
Coffee price rise continues in November, reaching 10-year high
The ICO’s latest green coffee report reveals that coffee prices and world consumption continued on an upward swing in November.
Inaugural Ecuador Cup of Excellence garners global recognition
The first Ecuador Cup of Excellence (CoE) auction brought in buyers from around the world and surpassed the previous average price per pound record set by the Ethiopia CoE auction earlier in 2021.
Nigeria officially joins the ICO
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is welcoming Nigeria as a new member.