Ethiopia
Coffee prices rise but fall towards end of March
According to the ICO’s latest report, coffee prices rose slightly – up 0.8% – in March versus February, confirming an upward trend over the last five months, representing the highest monthly average since coffee year 2017-18.
ICO composite indicator increases for the 4th consecutive month
The International Coffee Organisation announced that in February 2021, the ICO composite indicator continued its upward trend.
Arabica prices rise in January while Robusta falls
The ICO announced that Arabica prices rose in January, while Robusta prices decreased and stocks for both grew.
November coffee prices rise on concerns over 2021 production
The ICO’s November green coffee report reveals that world coffee production in coffee year 2019-20 decreased although production exceeded global consumption as world coffee demand decreased.
ICO reports September 2020 coffee exports rose, but 2019-20 shipments fell
The International Coffee Organisation has issued its October coffee report, which shows mixed results.
Coffee year 2019-20 ends in surplus
Coffee year 2019-20 is seen ending in a surplus of 1.54 million bags.
Half-year Cup of Excellence results provide huge hope for farmers
With record-setting prices for all of its last five auctions, Alliance for Coffee Excellence delivered over $3 million dollars in gross auction revenue for its combined 123 winning Cup of Excellence coffees.
ICO reports that August marks the second consecutive monthly rise in coffee prices
In its latest report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) revealed that all group indicator prices rose in August 2020 for the second consecutive month.
ICO reports coffee prices fall for the third consecutive month
In its June green coffee report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) announced that prices decreased for the third consecutive month.
Grounds for Health awarded grant to expand work in Ethopia
Grounds for Health is the recipient of a two-year $175,000 grant from The Starbucks Foundation to help expand its programs in Ethiopia.
Colombian coffee breaks records at Grounds for Health Coffee Auction
Colombian coffee, Hacienda El Roble broke records at the Grounds for Health Coffee Auction, selling for $150.10 per pound.
Thousands hoped to be raised during UK Coffee Week
During UK Coffee Week, 29 April – 5 May 2019, thousands of participating coffee shops, retailers and foodservice outlets are fundraising for Project Waterfall
Catalyst Consulting launches Catalyst Trade
Catalyst Coffee Consulting has launched Catalyst Trade, a majority Ethiopian-owned coffee importing and export services provider.
Extract Coffee launches Kickflip espresso to help Ethiopian skateboarders
Bristol-based Extract Coffee Roasters has launched a limited edition espresso called Kickflip, as part of a campaign to encourage skaters to donate their spare boards to charity Ethiopia Skate.