Brazil
Brazil and Colombia Issue Joint Statement on Coffee Prices Crisis
Representatives of coffee production in Brazil and Colombia met earlier this week at the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA) in Brasília.
illycaffè Announces the Nine Countries Participating in EICC Award
illycaffè has announced the nine countries whose Arabica beans will participate in this October’s Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award (EIICA).
Coffee Prices Remain Low in July
After a slight rise in May, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) reports that prices for all group indicators fell for the second consecutive month in July 2018.
Prices for All Coffee Groups Decreased in June
The International Coffee Organization announced that prices for all coffee groups fell in June 2018, though the largest month-on-month decrease occurred for Brazilian Naturals, which declined by 3.7% to 115.10 US cents/lb.
Toby’s Estate Launches Limited Edition Santuario Sul Coffee
Toby’s Estate is launching Santuario Sul, a limited edition rare coffee, this week in its cafés.
illy Introduces Arabica Selection Custom-Roasted Single Origin Coffees
illy caffè North America, based in New York, has introduced Arabica Selection, a line of whole bean, highest-quality, single-origin coffees custom-roasted to highlight the most appealing taste notes associated with each origin country.
Prices for All Coffee Groups Rose in May
In May 2018, the ICO composite indicator increased by 0.7% to an average of 113.34 US cents/lb, following three months of declines.
Synergy Flavours Acquires Italian Flavours Supplier, Janoušek
Synergy Flavours Inc, a leading supplier of flavours, extracts and essences for the global food and beverage industry, recently announced its acquisition of Janoušek, one of the world’s first suppliers of herbal extracts and natural flavouring and an expert in Italian flavour profiles.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
ICO Reports Growing Divergence Between Arabica and Robusta Exports
In its April Coffee Market Report, the London-based International Coffee Organization (ICO) announced that global coffee exports amounted to 10.81 million bags in March 2018, compared to 10.91 million in March 2017, driven by decreased shipments of Arabica, particularly Colombian Milds.
Ipanema Coffees Launches Grano Segreto
After five years of quality tests, Ipanema Premier Cru first collection, Grano Segreto, is launching at the Specialty Coffee Association Exhibition (SCA Expo) in Seattle (EUA) from 19 to 22 April.
World Coffee Producers Forum to Become a Non-Profit Organisation
Pursuant to the challenges the global coffee industry faces, one of the major topics discussed was to start the process to formalise the structure of the WCPF as a not-for-profit organisation.
ICO Reports Coffee Market’s Downward Trend Continues
Since August 2017, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) composite indicator price has declined in each month except January 2018.
Starbucks Partners with SouthRock to Drive Further Growth in Brazil
Starbucks Coffee Company has entered into an agreement with SouthRock – a multi-brand restaurant operator in Brazil – to fully license Starbucks retail operations in the country.
Sustainability Brews at McDonald’s
Its sustainability endeavours may well be McDonald’s best-kept secret because consumers are not aware of its long-term and expansive efforts.