Brazil
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.
From Rio to Sao Paulo, Hopes are High in Brazil for an Abundant Harvest
It’s not a random coincidence that Brazil dominates the global coffee industry—each region on its own is bigger than most other coffee-growing nations in the world.
July/August 2016
Spotlight: South America; Polyphenols; Yerba mate; Single serve, Logistics/warehouse; Sorting equipment, Special Report: Brazil Part 3, Bonus Show Distribution: PCCA Convention; N.A. Tea Conference; Expo Especiales Latin American Special Edition
Honduras – the great coffee comeback
When thinking about the most impactful coffee producing countries of the world, the coffee giants, such as Brazil and Vietnam, are usually the first to come to mind. Honduras, however, is often forgotten or underestimated. However, Honduras ranks first in Central America, third in Latin America, and sixth globally in coffee exports by volume, according […]
Re:co Atlanta Addresses SCAA/SCAE Union, Trends & Challenge
The Re:co Symposium in Atlanta, which was held April 13-14th , prior to the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s Annual Expo (April 14-17th ), addressed key trends and challenges impacting the coffee industry.
September 2015
The rising tide of wellness teas Origin highlight: Kenya (tea) Case study: tea processing Food safety: the role of packaging Evolution of single serve South America special section: Exclusive Q&A with the FNC’s new CEO Brazil continues to defy the odds Peru stakes a claim in specialty coffee
July/August 2015
Behind the certification curtain Decaf: committed to quality Adaptation of single serve methods Special report: India part III Origin highlight: India (tea)