Uganda

Uganda dominates at Paris Coffee Awards, winning multiple golds in the international competition

Uganda’s coffee industry achieved global success at the 10th International Competition for ‘Originally Roasted Coffees’ in Paris, winning three gold, one silver, three bronze, and eight gourmet medals.

Events, Origins

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.

Business, Origins

Robusta prices hit near record highs in August

The International Coffee Organization reports that Arabica-Robusta price movements recouple in August — Robustas remain at near record highs.

Business, Origins, Sustainability

ICO reports coffee prices recover in July after first falling

For the I-CIP and Arabicas prices, July was a month of two halves: losses followed by recoveries, while Robustas once again performed the best, recording a small decline.

Business, Origins, Sustainability

World Coffee Research releases new Robusta variety catalogue

Robusta farmers have a new open-access resource at their fingertips—World Coffee Research’s (WCR) Robusta Variety Catalog, which is available in English and Spanish, and profiles 47 robusta varieties.

Business, Origins, Sustainability

Achieving responsible coffee sourcing

Although the concept of responsible sourcing to benefit coffee farmers remains high, the actual practice appears to still be low. By Shem Oirere

Origins, Sustainability

April coffee prices rise on the heels of decreasing exports

In its latest report, the ICO stated that the I-CIP expanded to 178.57 US cents/lb in April 2023, supported by decreasing exports.

Business, Origins, Sustainability

As consumption continues to rise, the ICO expects another year of supply deficit

With global green bean exports falling 20.23% to 7.94 million bags in February, the ICO sees another year of supply deficit, with a shortfall of 7.3 million bags for CY 2022/23.

Origins, Sustainability

ICO reports reduced exports for current coffee year drove up prices in February

Reduced exports for current coffee year drive the ICO’s I-CIP up 11.4% in February 2023.

Business, Origins

Uganda is working to raise its reputation – and exports – in coffee

When it comes to coffee-producing countries in Africa, Uganda is not the one to come to mind – in fact, it is probably not second, third or even fourth – but the ‘Pearl of Africa’ is working to change that.

Origins