Coffee
Robusta prices reach 45-year high in April
The ICO reports that Robustas price rose nearly 17% in April, hitting its highest level since July 1979 while green bean exports of Robustas grew 7.8%.
Cappuccino, the world’s favourite coffee drink?
A new study conducted by Coffeeness, a German website, finds that cappuccino takes the top spot as the world’s favourite coffee drink, followed closely by espresso.
Robustas hit a 25-year high, averaging 135.47 US cents/lb in December 2023
Robustas grew 10.5% to 135.47 US cents/lb, the highest level since May 1995, while rising tensions in the Red Sea have led some shipping lines to re-route their coffee-carrying vessels as well as add new surcharges.
Crafting sustainable beer with coffee & tea
Asahi YOU. US has found an innovative way to combine waste reduction and sustainability to produce two small batch craft beer lines: using coffee and green tea remnants or by-products. By Yumi Nakatsugawa
The ICO and SCA join forces
ICO and SCA forge alliance to enhance sustainability and education in the global coffee sector.
Coffee prices remain stable averaging above 160 US cents/lb in November 2023
The International Coffee Organization Composite Indicator Price averaged 161.53 US cents/lb in November, a 6.3% increase from October 2023.
Brazil’s São Mateus Agropecuaria wins top award at the 2023 EIICA
Brazil wins ‘Best of the Best Award’ while Guatemala wins the Coffee Lovers’ Choice Award at the 8th edition of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award.
Peet’s Coffee brews up holiday cheer with festive beverages & special offerings
Peet’s Coffee holiday menu includes new and returning favourites along with charitable giving.
Starbucks unveils raises, additional employee benefits & a barista championship
Starbucks implements investments to further enhance its retail partner (employee) experience.
Global green coffee exports drop 5.5% for CY 2022/23
The ICO reports that NY and London certified trend down as global green coffee exports fall 5.5% to 110.81 bags in coffee year 2022/23.
Lavazza and Rifle Paper Co. unveil new limited-edition holiday blend
Lavazza’s seasonal blend in partnership with Rifle Paper Co. is now available online and in select retail locations nationwide.
Coffee co-fermentation gaining traction
To become more innovative and improve the flavour of their coffee, some savvy coffee producers are now experimenting with coffee co-fermentation, which has many benefits, but is not without challenges. By Shem Oirere
Host Milan returns to full form hyping the latest technologies and sustainable innovation
Echoing its pre-Covid exhibition numbers, exhibitors and attendees from around the world were out in full force for the 43rd Host Milan touting the latest technologies and sustainable innovation.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Exhibitions, Sustainability
Arabicas drop slightly while Robustas remain firmly above 120.00 US cents/lb
The ICO reports that Arabicas drop while Robustas remain above 120.00 US cents/lb in September; world economies and rising costs of living expected to impact consumption.