International Coffee Organization (ICO)
Ambassador Iván Romero-Martínez of Honduras becomes chair of the International Coffee Council
The 130th Session of the International Coffee Council confirmed by acclamation Ambassador Iván Romero-Martínez of Honduras as the Chair of the International Coffee Council for coffee year 2021/22.
ICO’s Coffee’s Next Generation campaign continues for International Coffee Day
‘Coffee’s Next Generation’ aims at engaging all ICO members and coffee stakeholders to work together with youth organisations, industry leaders & associations, international organisations, development & financial partners and coffee consumers.
Coffee prices reach new highs for August 2021
According to the ICO’s latest report, coffee prices reached new highs in August 2021 as concerns about future supply and increasing freight costs remain the key drivers of the market.
Arabica prices hit highest levels since 2014 but concerns about origins grow
The latest International Coffee Organisation (ICO) report reveals that prices for Arabica coffee in July 2021 surged to the highest levels since November 2014.
Coffee prices jump double digits in May
The ICO reported that coffee prices surged higher in May 2021, showing signs of progressive recovery with revival in demand and concern over Brazil’s upcoming crop.
Coffee prices rally in April 2021
The ICO reports that coffee prices improved in April 2021.
ICO partners with Young Ambassador Society for Y20 Coffee Day
The partnership aims to highlight how the coffee sector can generate employment and income opportunities for young people around the world.
Coffee prices rise but fall towards end of March
According to the ICO’s latest report, coffee prices rose slightly – up 0.8% – in March versus February, confirming an upward trend over the last five months, representing the highest monthly average since coffee year 2017-18.
Arabica prices rise in January while Robusta falls
The ICO announced that Arabica prices rose in January, while Robusta prices decreased and stocks for both grew.
The United Kingdom officially joins the ICO
The ICO has announced the UK as its newest member and released its Coffee Development Report 2020.
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.
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.
ICO’s public and private task force pursues economic sustainability for coffee sector
The International Coffee Council has confirmed and endorsed a vision and road map setting out new commitments towards achieving a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive coffee sector.
ICO introduces ‘Coffee’s Next Generation’ for International Coffee Day
For this year’s International Coffee Day (1 October), the ICO is launching a global initiative targeting talented and motivated young people and entrepreneurs in the coffee sector.