Colombia
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.
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.
Coffee prices fall back below 200 US cents/lb in July 2022
The ICO Composite Indicator Price (I-CIP) was down 5.7% from June to July 2022, averaging 190.82 US cents/lb for the latter.
Starbucks and FNC expand tree planting target by 22 million seedlings and US$4.2 million
Starbucks Coffee Company and the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) have announced an expansion of their programme to support Colombian coffee growers in the Starbucks C.A.F.E. Practices network.
ICO & IDH team up on increasing incomes for smallholder coffee farmers
A new partnership between the International Coffee Organization and IDH – the Sustainable Trade Initiative has been formed to lay the groundwork for living and prosperous incomes for coffee farmers.
The business case for sustainability
Implementing sustainable initiatives throughout the coffee and tea supply chains is not only good for the environment, the people and the product, it is simply good business.
Colcafé recognised with the National Exports Award 2021
Colcafé, Colombian roaster and grinder of coffee blends and manufacturer of instant coffee, has been awarded with a National Exports Award in recognition as an innovative global partner in coffee solutions.
FNC receives Authorized Economic Operator accreditation
FNC, the first large coffee exporter in Colombia, is accredited as Authorized Economic Operator.
Impact wants Medellín to be the centre of specialty coffee
A group of businesses operating within the Colombian specialty coffee industry have announced the launch of Impact, an incubator and collective aimed at helping Medellín become a hub for specialty coffee.
GoodSam Foods launches Colombian regeneratively farmed coffee
According to the company, every bag of the new coffee prioritises the planet and indigenous Colombian communities through funding local education and increasing farmer productivity.
Coffee prices rally in April 2021
The ICO reports that coffee prices improved in April 2021.
Coffee production in Colombia remains strong
Despite the pandemic and current social unrest, coffee production in Colombia is doing well, according to the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC).