AfricaThree 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...
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Best of PanamaBest 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 Coffee AnnualsUganda 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...
AsiaThree 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...
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 Coffee AnnualsKenya 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...
AfricaHigh-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 Coffee AnnualsBrazil 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 Coffee AnnualsVietnam Coffee Report: Production Steady, Moderated by Climate Change
Coffee production in Vietnam for the 2024/25 year is forecast to remain steady at approximately 29 million 60-kilogram bags (robusta and arabica combined). A continued period of favorable global prices...
banksSustainable Harvest Inks Sustainability-Linked $20 Million Credit Deal
Seattle-based green coffee importing company Sustainable Harvest recently closed a $20 million credit agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman. The sustainability-linked loan agreement, which closed in April, represents the first standalone...