Eugene Gerden

Coffee grower picking coffee cherries in Veracruz

Mexico wants its top ten coffee status back

With an intense focus on growing domestic consumption and exports, Mexico aims to reclaim its position among the world’s top coffee producers. Its tea industry, although small, also shows growth potential. By Eugene Gerden

Business, Origins

Argentinian tea and coffee markets show growth potential

The Argentinian tea and coffee markets have shown generally good dynamics the past few years and have good prospects for growth at the end of the current year and in 2024. By Eugene Gerden

Though a bit cloudy now, the forecast for PL coffee and tea is sunny

The appeal of private label coffee and products varies greatly between Eastern European and Nordic states, with sales ranging from solid to tepid to even underperforming, but prospects for growth are strong in both categories. By Eugene Gerden

Drinking coffee is a modern Greek tradition

Coffee remains the dominant hot beverage in Greece but there has been an uptick in herbal/botanical teas, particularly, with both showing tepid growth despite rising costs, the country’s economic woes and other external issues. By Eugene Gerden.

EU and UK Experience Botanical and Herbal Tea Boom

While black tea still dominates sales in Europe and the UK, sales of green tea also continue to grow, but there’s no stopping the rapid rise and popularity of botanical and herbal teas.

Blending, roasting & processing, Health

Demand for energy-saving roasters grows as energy crisis deepens

Increased consumer awareness regarding sustainability combined with rising energy costs and global conflicts and economic challenges are fuelling the demand for more energy-saving and efficient roasting machines.

Blending, roasting & processing, Sustainability

Coffee is still beloved in the Nordic states

Both coffee and tea markets in the Nordic region are ready for growth this year as consumption for these preferred hot beverages remains strong.

Events

Wed

24

Apr

JOC Breakbulk & Project Cargo Conference

The Breakbulk and Project Cargo Conference, “Breakbulk24,” organized by The Journal of Commerce within S&P Global Market Intelligence, is the premier, senior-level conference and networking venue for the breakbulk and project cargo shipping and logistics community.

Wed

1

May

World of Coffee Busan

World of Coffee Busan will take place at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO) 1-4 May 2024, and will feature the 2024 World Barista Championship.

Wed

15

May

SIAL Canada

The event’s commitment is to ignite innovation within the agri-food industry, empowering companies in this sector to gain deeper insights into market dynamics and global food trends.

Tue

28

May

SIAL Shanghai

The Shanghai New International Expo Center will host SIAL Shanghai from 28-30 May 2024.

Thu

27

Jun

World of Coffee Copenhagen

Historic and modern in equal measure, Copenhagen is a near-perfect host for Europe’s premier specialty coffee trade show in 2024.

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