Origins
Despite a 12.3% setback in November, coffee prices stabilised
Although all average prices for all coffee groups fell in November, the I-CIP remained firm posting a median value of 156.83 US cents/lb.
Coffee prices slip but prices exceed 2021 calendar year average
The ICO reports that average prices for all coffee group indicators decreased in October 2022.
Study reveals Fairtrade-certified organisations fared better through the pandemic
A new report published by Fairtrade International has confirmed that access to better prices, credit, and financial stability significantly increased the resilience of Fairtrade-certified organisations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rewriting the carbon story
As awareness continues to grow about the importance of reducing carbon emission, one solution minimising carbon footprints and mitigating the risk of climate change is regenerative agriculture.
Nestlé launches Nescafé Plan 2030
The sustainability plan aims to drive regenerative agriculture, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve farmers’ livelihoods.
The UK’s biggest celebration of coffee is back
Hundreds of coffee shops across the country join together this week to raise funds for coffee growing communities.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Sustainability
Arabica prices slip while Robustas record an uptick in final month of CY 2021/2022
ICO’s I-CIP remains range bound since March 2022, averaging 197.13 US cents/lb for the seven months ending in September.
Dunkin’ commits to 100% responsibly sourced coffee by 2025
Showing its commitment to where its coffee comes from and how it’s sourced, Dunkin’ commits to 100% responsibly sourced coffee by 2025.
Ally Coffee to open an office in Australia & expand operations in Oceania & Asia
Ally Coffee to open a new office in Melbourne, Australia and expand sales and logistics operations to Oceania & Asia.
Coffee market lay of the land
Ryan Delany, co-founder of and chief analyst at the Coffee Trading Academy, assesses the recent coffee year (21/22) as it comes to a close (30 September) and offers an outlook on the coming CY (22/23, beginning 1 October).
Eight leading coffee companies grow their sustainable coffee purchases
Global Coffee Platform’s new report shows growth in sustainable coffee purchases of eight of the sector’s leading roasters and retailers.
Papua New Guinea creates new Minister for Coffee post
Papa New Guinea announced the creation of the Minister for Coffee role to help the industry grow, with a focus on international exports.
The complicated task of categorising ‘specialty’ tea
In a highly complex market, the Western specialty tea stakeholders are striving to achieve a unified operational framework for ‘specialty’ tea – a high added value segment – to ensure a level playing field for the global value chain.
Robustas made the biggest gains in August, up 9.2%
The ICO reports that low Arabica certified stocks and high volatility add pressure on the I-CIP, closing August at 208.37 US cents/lb.