Origins
November coffee prices rise on concerns over 2021 production
The ICO’s November green coffee report reveals that world coffee production in coffee year 2019-20 decreased although production exceeded global consumption as world coffee demand decreased.
International Coffee Partners provides emergency relief fund in wake of hurricanes Eta and Iota
The ICP has made available an emergency fund to support affected families in Honduras and Guatemala and to work with communities to rebuild crucial infrastructure.
UCC Coffee launches UK’s first blockchain partnership with Farmer Connect
Retailers and consumers are now able to trace UCC’s Orang Utan Coffee – licensed and distributed in the UK – back to its Indonesian origin.
Specialty coffee from Venda Nova do Imigrante wins Cup of Excellence for first time
At just 20 years of age, coffee producer Luiz Ricardo Bozzi Pimenta de Sousa has been declared the winner of the Cup of Excellence – Brazil 2020.
Winners of Peru Cup of Excellence announced
Alliance for Coffee Excellence has announced the 24 Cup of Excellence winning coffees and 8 National Winner coffees from this year’s competition of Peru’s best coffees.
ICO reports September 2020 coffee exports rose, but 2019-20 shipments fell
The International Coffee Organisation has issued its October coffee report, which shows mixed results.
First time participants dominate Colombia Cup of Excellence
Alliance for Coffee Excellence has announced the 24 Cup of Excellence winning coffees from the Colombia Cup of Excellence competition.
Olam Coffee sets sustainability goals for 2025
Olam Coffee, a leading green coffee origin exporter and part of Olam Food Ingredients, has announced its vision for the future of the coffee sector.
Finca Sophia coffee fetches world record price in 2020 Best of Panama Auction
Finca Sophia has also been awarded the prestigious Panama Cup.
Covid-19’s effect on tea origins and production
Last week, the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) held a two-day virtual North American Tea Conference under the theme, “The Present Reimagined.” The event offered a strong mix of presentations covering the impact of Covid-19 on Canadian consumption trends, consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns, as well as the pandemic’s effect on the global tea industry.
First virtual Singapore Speciality Coffee Auction draws in 100 bidders
100 bidders from 17 countries and regions joined the virtual Singapore Specialty Coffee Auction held on 1 October 2020.
Westholme Tea Company celebrates 10 years
To commemorate its anniversary, Westholme Tea Company will be officially launching new creative products from both of its co-founders.
Coffee year 2019-20 ends in surplus
Coffee year 2019-20 is seen ending in a surplus of 1.54 million bags.
Fair Trade USA announces #JustOneCup campaign
The nonprofit organisation has announced its #JustOneCup campaign to aid coffee farmers amid an unprecedented coffee crisis as the pandemic continues.