Brazil
World green coffee exports grew 11.8% in CY 2023/24
The ICO’s October report shows that in the first month of coffee year 2024/25, the I-CIP decreased 3.2% from September, while green coffee exports hit record highs in CY 2023/24, ended 30 September.
Illycaffè announces jury for the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award
The best coffees of the 2023/2024 harvest will be evaluated by illy chef ambassadors Massimo Bottura, Viki Geunes, and Felipe Rodrigues alongside institutional representatives such as ICO executive director Vanusia Nogueira and expert journalists from leading international publications.
Cup of Excellence celebrates 25 years in its country of origin, Brazil
40 samples have been selected for the international phase, which takes place this weekend in Franca, São Paulo.
Robustas outperformed all groups of coffee in September, expanding 12.8%
The ICO reported that Robustas led all groups of coffee while the New York and London ICE markets were drivers of growth in September.
illycaffè presents the first coffee certified Regenagri in honour of International Coffee Day
On the occasion of International Coffee Day illycaffè presents Arabica Selection Brazil Cerrado Mineiro the first coffee certified regenagri and coming from regenerative agriculture, the result of a relationship built over the years with local producers.
Finalists of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award revealed
This award, named in memory of Ernesto Illy, the son of the company’s founder, celebrates over three decades of virtuous collaboration with coffee producers.
Coffee Growers Association campaigns to protect authenticity of the Cerrado Mineiro origin
The organisation wants to tackle the misuse of the first Designation of Origin (DO) for coffees in Brazil, the “Cerrado Mineiro” stamp, while increasing the supply of the certified coffee on the market.
Nestlé develops high-yielding Arabica coffee variety
Using traditional breeding methods, Nestlé plant scientists and agronomists have developed Star 4, a novel high-yielding Arabica coffee variety.
Expocacer announces production line for specialty coffee classification
The Cerrado Coffee Growers’ Cooperative (Expocacer) is launching an industrial production line exclusively for the classification of specialty coffee.
Expocacer works to continue succession in coffee farming
In an era where young people are leaving small cities to go live in big urban centers, how can we guarantee the continuity of family farming businesses over generations?
Robusta prices reach 45-year high in April
The ICO reports that Robustas price rose nearly 17% in April, hitting its highest level since July 1979 while green bean exports of Robustas grew 7.8%.
Cerrado Coffee Growers Cooperative (Expocacer) launches exclusive coffee at the SCA Expo
The cooperative will present the coffee offerings of Brazil and the Cerrado Mineiro region, emphasising the production of specialty beans through sustainable practices.
ICO reports that Robusta levels surge; South America exports jump 41.7%
The ICO Composite Indicator Price grew solidly in March, with the Robustas leading the way.
Louis Dreyfus to acquire Cacique
Agricultural goods merchant and processor, Louis Dreyfus Company announced that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire soluble coffee exporter, Cacique.