Origins
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.
Half-year Cup of Excellence results provide huge hope for farmers
With record-setting prices for all of its last five auctions, Alliance for Coffee Excellence delivered over $3 million dollars in gross auction revenue for its combined 123 winning Cup of Excellence coffees.
ICO and IACO join forces to build resilience for Africa’s coffee sector
An emergency intervention programme has been created to alleviate the impact of coronavirus on Africa’s coffee sector.
First virtual Singapore specialty coffee auction attracts 45 producers
45 producers and 56 lots of specialty grade coffee will be joining the first Singapore (Micro-Lot) Specialty Coffee Auction organised virtually by the Singapore Coffee Association.
New genetic group of arabica coffee discovered in Yemen
Qima Coffee in partnership with Dr Christophe Montagnon from RD2 Vision has announced the discovery of Yemenia, which will be available in the upcoming ACE Qima Yemen private collection coffee auction.