green coffee

Three Questions with Denis Mialocq of Belco

Denis Mialocq spends most of his days teaching others about the complexities of coffee, from gustatory explorations to environmental, economic and social issues. The training manager at green coffee trading...

2024.08.27

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From Philly’s Win Win Coffee Comes the ViaNexta Coffee Trading Platform

The founders of Philadelphia’s Win Win Coffee have launched digital supply chain platform called ViaNexta designed to connect coffee farmers in the African diaspora directly to coffee buyers. Developed by...

2024.08.26

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Three Questions with Francis Kungu of Kenya-Focused Jamii Coffee

Francis Kungu can recall his younger days sitting with his friends at a pub across the street from a coffee farm in rural Kenya. “We used to swear that we’d...

2024.07.09

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Best of Panama Organizers Take Hard Stance Against ‘Infused’ Coffees

The Specialty Coffee Association of Panama (SCAP) has alleged cheating among one or more producers in this year’s Best of Panama green coffee competition, adding to a growing industry-wide debate...

2024.06.28

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Uganda Coffee Report: Production, Trade and Consumption All Rising

Uganda’s coffee production and exports are expected to rise in 2024/25, thanks to favorable crop conditions, targeted interventions to combat pest and disease and the maturation of young plants. The...

2024.06.24

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Three Questions with Vikram Patel of PNG-Focused Benchmark Coffee Traders

After passing the Illinois state bar, Vikram Patel practiced law for two years. During that time, he was also sowing the seeds of a green coffee business that has since...

2024.06.20

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Community of Interest Coffee Switzerland (CI)

Coffee Giant Switzerland Launches the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform

A new multi-stakeholder initiative (MSI) called the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) just launched as the global coffee industry continues to grapple with sustainability challenges. Heralded by its founders as...

2024.06.13

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Kenya Coffee Report: Production in Decline Despite Reform Efforts

Coffee production in Kenya is expected to decline by more than 6% in 2024/25 due to yield declines and loss of harvested area. The projected decline is due to stagnation...

2024.06.12

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High-Quality Greens Available June 19-20 at Grounds for Health Auction

Nearly 30 small lots of traceable specialty coffee are heading to an online auction June 19-20. Not only will the top bidders secure high-quality greens and other goods, they’ll also...

2024.06.11

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Brazil Coffee Report: Upward Prediction for Production, Exports and Revenue

Better weather and higher demand for Brazilian coffees — the latter caused by weather-related production shortages in Vietnam and other key countries — is projected to contribute to increased production...

2024.06.10

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