Costa Rica
ICO reports that Robusta levels surge; South America exports jump 41.7%
The ICO Composite Indicator Price grew solidly in March, with the Robustas leading the way.
Strengthening the coffee community: collaborative roasting
From producer to roaster, collaborative roasting spaces are strengthening the supply chain while also providing the opportunity to experiment with new technology and equipment. By Anne-Marie Hardie
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.
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.
Starbucks to open sustainability learning and innovation lab in Costa Rica
The lab will offer hands-on and virtual learning for Starbucks partners, students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale solutions for some of the world’s most challenging social and environmental issues.
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.
Costa Rica strives to remain at the top of global coffee map
Costa 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.
Costa Rica hosts first private auction on 24 June
Exclusive Coffees and Sensible Development hold first private auction from Costa Rica on 24 June.
Coffee prices rally in April 2021
The ICO reports that coffee prices improved in April 2021.
Ditta Artigianale’s journey around the world continues with El Diamante coffee from Costa Rica
El Diamante is the specialty coffee of the month presented by the florentine coffee roaster, a unique variety processed in the farm of Fernández Morera family with an anaerobic fermentation process.
Half-year Cup of Excellence results provide huge hope for farmers
With record-setting prices for all of its last five auctions, Alliance for Coffee Excellence delivered over $3 million dollars in gross auction revenue for its combined 123 winning Cup of Excellence coffees.