Indonesia
Finding more than coffee at the Specialty Coffee Expo
Thousands of coffee professionals, competitors and enthusiasts eagerly converged in Boston, Massachusetts last weekend (8-10 April) for the Specialty Coffee Expo. Judging by the excitement and energy amongst exhibitors and attendees, the Expo was back in ‘full force’ feeling very much like the ‘pre-Covid’ Expos.
Inaugural Indonesia Cup of Excellence prepares for auction
Cup of Excellence and the Specialty Coffee Association of Indonesia have announced 26 Cup of Excellence and 6 National Winner coffees in the 1st Indonesia Cup of Excellence.
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.
Sucafina opens new offices in Indonesia
Sucafina’s new Indonesia-based company works directly with farmers, producers, dry mills and exporters.
Arabica prices rise in December per ICO’s latest report
According to the International Coffee Organisation’s latest report, prices for Arabica group indicators grew in December 2020, with the largest increase occurring for Brazilian Naturals.
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.
UCC Coffee launches UK’s first blockchain partnership with Farmer Connect
Retailers and consumers are now able to trace UCC’s Orang Utan Coffee – licensed and distributed in the UK – back to its Indonesian origin.
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.
First virtual Singapore specialty coffee auction attracts 45 producers
45 producers and 56 lots of specialty grade coffee will be joining the first Singapore (Micro-Lot) Specialty Coffee Auction organised virtually by the Singapore Coffee Association.
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.
Coffee prices rise in July after three months of decline
The International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported that prices for all coffee groups rose in July 2020 following three months of declines, though the largest month-on-month increase occurred for Brazilian Naturals.
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.