Brazil
Coffee is a Pillar of Rural Development
Former President Bill Clinton, recognised for his poverty alleviation and rural development efforts, recognised coffee as a pillar of rural development during his participation in the 1st World Coffee Producers Forum that took place in Medellín, Colombia, 10-12 July.
Coffee Producers Have a “Forum” to Speak
This week I attended the inaugural World Coffee Producers Forum in Medellín, Colombia. The conference, which took place 10-12 July, was conceived by coffee associations and organisations from producing countries around the world and organised and hosted by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC).
ICO Reports Arabica Prices Temporarily Under Pressure While Robusta Gains
According to the International Coffee Organization’s June coffee report the coffee market was volatile with Arabica prices tumbling and subsequently recovering to previous levels while Robusta closed higher.
ICO Reports Coffee Prices Still Dropping, Albeit at a Lower Rate
The International Coffee Organization’s May Coffee Market Report revealed that coffee prices continued to fall as the market remains well supplied.
Illy Introduces Cold Brew Steeping Packs for HoReCa Sector
Trieste, Italy-based illy caffè has debuted cold brew coffee steeping packs for distinguished hotels, restaurants and cafés (HoReCa).
IWCA Converges in Mexico for its 5th Convention this August
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) announced that its 5th international convention will take place 3-5 August 2017 in Puebla, Mexico.
Piracy at Sea and the Looming Dangers for Coffee Cargo
Piracy and cargo theft has long been a concern in both the shipping business and the subsequent coffee supply chain, which depends on the safe and timely delivery of the beans.
Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
ICO reports funds respond to increasingly positive supply outlook
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) announced in its April coffee market report that coffee prices fell sharply at the end of April as institutional investors sold off their positions.
ICO reports coffee market remained weak in March
The International Coffee Organization’s March report reveals that the coffee market weakened further in March due to high exports and increasing inventory levels.
CMA CGM to initiate new weekly Brazil express service from Port NOLA
Marseilles, France-based CMA CGM will initiate a new weekly direct container service to South America from the Port of New Orleans on 21 April.
Yuyo Drinks launches Yerba Mate campaign in the UK
Organic startup Yuyo Drinks is making it their mission to spread the word about South America’s best kept secret for natural energy – yerba mate. This mission includes a new media campaign that has been launched across the United Kingdom.
ICO reports coffee prices fall slightly as supply concerns ease
International Coffee Organization (ICO) indicator prices fell slightly across all groups but the decline was most pronounced for Robustas. Per the London-based ICO, the controversy concerning the need for Brazil to import Robusta to alleviate supply shortages in Brazil continued when an envisaged import quota was suspended.
Adding Value to the Supply Chain
The first of this two-part series examines new categories of added value associated with specialty coffee, particularly specialty coffee sourced directly from individual farms in small lots through a transparent and traceable model.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
Vietnam hit record coffee output in 2015-16
Vietnam’s coffee industry had a record setting year for 2015-16 (Oct/Sep) as a bumper crop led to exports of 27 million 60-kg bags – the highest volume ever recorded, reports the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (Vicofa).