Farmers look to organic certified coffee for higher earnings in AfricaOrganic farming is in its infancy in Africa, but producers, especially those in East Africa, realise they can fetch high premium prices for coffee grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides and artificial fertilisers. By Shem Oirere Origins
Achieving responsible coffee sourcingAlthough the concept of responsible sourcing to benefit coffee farmers remains high, the actual practice appears to still be low. By Shem Oirere Origins, Sustainability
The UAE aims to be a global leader in coffee & teaExpanding urbanisation, higher living standards, a quick post-pandemic recovery and adoption of Western coffee cultures are contributing to the growing coffee market in the UAE, while the interest in green and herbal/botanical teas keeps the tea market strong. By Shem Oirere Business
Costa Rica strives to remain at the top of global coffee mapCosta Rica’s coffee industry has been dealing with a multitude of factors that have negatively affected production, and while these challenges are not going away anytime soon, looking ahead, there is reason to be optimistic.
Reviewing Africa’s green coffee trendsAlthough there have been fluctuations, production in most of Africa’s key coffee-producing countries has remained relatively stable, even during the pandemic. Business, Origins
