Brazil
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).
ICO reports Robusta prices reach 5+ year high
In its newly released January report, the International Coffee Organization (ICO), announced that the coffee market recovered from the fall in prices which was recorded towards the end of last year.
Conab releases first forecast for Brazil’s 2017-18 harvest
Conab announced that production in the 2017-18 crop cycle is estimated to reach between 43.65 million and 47.50 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee.
In memoriam, Frederick A. Lockwood, T&CTJ’s former publisher
It is with sincere sadness that I report the sudden passing of Frederick (Fred) A. Lockwood, Tea & Coffee Trade Journal’s former long-time publisher, who died on January 17, 2017.
ICO reports coffee production to remain stable, world consumption up
According to the International Coffee Organization’s newly released December 2016 coffee report, an initial estimate of global coffee production in 2016-17 suggests that the world total will remain relatively stable – up 0.1 percent to 151.6 million bags – despite Arabica/Robusta divergence.
Deep Valley Coffee introduces Biodynamic coffee
Deep Valley Coffee has launched the first-ever comprehensive retail line of biodynamic coffee currently distributed to more than 100 stores across the United States.
Colombia will host 1st World Coffee Producers Forum in 2017
In July, Colombia will host the first World Coffee Producers Forum, organised by the coffee-producing countries themselves, and which will bring together key actors of the coffee chain and the global industry.
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
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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.