Brazil
ICO reports current coffee supply remains sufficient
The International Coffee Organisation, in its monthly report, stated that the recent rally in coffee prices underwent a notable reversal in November 2016, attributed to improved weather prospects in Brazil and Vietnam and a concurrent depreciation in the Brazilian real.
Union hand-roasted coffee partners with the Uni of Warwick
London-based speciality coffee roaster, Union Hand-Roasted Coffee announced it has collaborated with the University of Warwick to provide students, staff and visitors to its campus with high quality speciality coffee.
December 2016
Spotlight: Scandinavia’s Tea Scene Single serve: Tea & coffee; Decaf coffee; Packaging Special Report: Brazil Part VI
Maersk to acquire Hamburg Süd
Maersk Line announced today that it is buying Hamburg Süd, the German container shipping line from the Oetker Group.
The BSCA invites American specialty coffee importers to Brazil
The Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA) is inviting North American specialty roasted coffee importers interested in learning more about Brazilian exporters and their specialty coffees on a special Origin Trip to Brazil during the 2017 coffee harvest season.
Juan Valdez expands to the Brazilian market
As part of its international expansion strategy, Juan Valdez, the premium Colombian coffee brand, has officially launched in the Brazilian market.
Robusta shortfall drives coffee market to 21-month high
The International Coffee Organisation reported that coffee prices rose significantly in October, with support coming from continuing concerns over Robusta supply.
Ethiopia wins Top honour at 1st Ernesto Illy International Coffee Awards
Illycaffè, family-owned Italian roaster, presented the 1st Annual Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award at the Delegates Dining Room of the United Nations in New York City on 1 November.
November 2016
Spotlight: Water Quality ISO tea standards; Ginseng; Office coffee service Private label; Logistics/warehouse Special Report: Brazil Pt 5 Bonus Show Distribution: NAMA CTW (Nov); PLMA (Nov)
In Brazil’s Southern Minas, It’s All About Cooxupe
The 12,000 members of the Cooxupe Cooperative–the world’s biggest coffee cooperative–grow more coffee than the Central American countries of Guatemala, Costa Rica and Nicaragua combined.
October 2016
Spotlight: Combatting disease & infestation China’s dark teas Blending teas at origin Espresso Soluble coffee Packaging Roasting/grinding/processing/technology Special report: Brazil Pt IV Origin highlight: Central America Bonus show distribution: Coffee Fest Western, US; Trieste Espresso; NCA Coffee Summit; Pack Expo; Sintercafe; ASIC
Coffee farmers face a volatile future
At the 6th Consultative Forum on Coffee Sector Finance in London experts have warned that coffee farmers face dangerously low profits in the coming years.
September 2016
Spotlight: South America Polyphenols Yerba mate Single serve Logistics/warehouse Sporting equipment Special Report: Brazil pt 3 Bonus Show Distribution: PCCA Convention; N.A. Tea Conference, Expo Especiales Latin American Special Edition
Tea in South America: Key Markets and Major Regional Trends
Tea is not a primary beverage of choice throughout most of Latin America, but consumption is growing and its popularity continues to rise.