International Coffee Organization (ICO)
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.
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.
ICO reports that August marks the second consecutive monthly rise in coffee prices
In its latest report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) revealed that all group indicator prices rose in August 2020 for the second consecutive month.
Coffee prices rise in July after three months of decline
The International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported that prices for all coffee groups rose in July 2020 following three months of declines, though the largest month-on-month increase occurred for Brazilian Naturals.
And then there were…
When I think of 2020 conferences, conventions and trade shows, I am reminded of the Agatha Christie novel, And Then There Were None, as so many, well, almost all this year, have fallen victim to the Covid-19 pandemic.
ICO reports coffee prices fall for the third consecutive month
In its June green coffee report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) announced that prices decreased for the third consecutive month.
ICO reports Arabica prices fall in May while volatility subsides
In its newest report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) announced that while all Arabica groups trended downward in May 2020, the Robusta group indicator rose by 0.9% to 64.53 US cents/lb.
ICO reports coffee prices diverge in April while volatility rises
In its newest report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported that the volatility of all coffee group indicators grew in April 2020.