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Covid-19’s effect on tea origins and production

Last week, the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) held a two-day virtual North American Tea Conference under the theme, “The Present Reimagined.” The event offered a strong mix of presentations covering the impact of Covid-19 on Canadian consumption trends, consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns, as well as the pandemic’s effect on the global tea industry.

Business, Origins

Coffee year 2019-20 ends in surplus

Coffee year 2019-20 is seen ending in a surplus of 1.54 million bags.

Business, Origins

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.

Business, Origins

ICO reports coffee prices diverge in April while volatility rises

In its newest report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported that the volatility of all coffee group indicators grew in April 2020.

Business

ICO reports that Arabica prices rose in March while Robusta fell

In March 2020, prices for all Arabica group indicators increased due to concerns over the availability of that type of coffee while Robusta prices fell, according to the International Coffee Organisation’s (ICO) latest report.

Business, Origins

The need to improve FSMSs and HACCPs

While the global merchandising of food commodities remains strong, safety and quality standards between countries differs greatly. Food exporters and importers should evolve trade rules, unify inspection processes and synchronize food related statutes. By Logan Portmann

Regulatory

ICO May: Despite upturn at the end, global coffee prices remain low

In May 2019, the monthly average of the ICO composite indicator fell to 93.33 US cents/lb in May 2019, 1.2% lower than in April 2019.

Business