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Vietnam has finally cracked the US coffee market

During the first eight months of 2022, Vietnam was the third-largest supplier of coffee to the US, according to the Vietnamese General Department of Customs.

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Specialty coffee hates the pumpkin spice latte – but its anger is misguided

Starbucks has sold more than 420m pumpkin spice lattes since 2003 – and numbers are only growing.
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Bolsonaro vs Lula: What Brazil’s next president could mean for coffee production

The Brazilian electorate will head to the polls to cast a second round of presidential votes on October 30.
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Strong dollar can benefit coffee farmers – but UK roasters face collapse

The pound fell to a record low against the dollar at $1.033 on Monday, worsening skyrocketing costs for UK coffee roasters.
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Why are there so many studies into the health benefits of coffee?

Interest in the term “is coffee healthy” has quadrupled since 2005, according to Google Trends.
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“Colombia’s largest coffee producer” set to scale operations despite uncertain future

Consolidated coffee farming group Green Coffee Company (GCC) says it aims to become the “world’s largest arabica producer” after launching its $100 million Series C funding round.
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Why El Salvador’s record coffee prices are angering producers

The average price of coffee exports from El Salvador reached $229.06 per quintal (100kg) for the 2021-22 cycle representing a 32-year high, according to the Salvadoran Coffee Council.
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Colombian coffee growers issue angry response to proposed tax reform

The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) has responded to proposed government tax reform.
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Memphis Seven: Starbucks workers win ‘crucial step’ in unionisation drive

The Starbucks workers union movement won a “crucial step” in its battle with the US coffee chain, after a US federal judge last week ordered it reinstate seven employees to their former positions at a store in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Does Gustavo Petro offer fresh hope for Colombia’s coffee producers?

Promise of agricultural investments have brought hope to some, while others say it is too soon to tell.
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Coffee producers’ luck worsens as pickers demand higher wages

Labour makes up between 40% and 60% of total expenses on a typical coffee farm.
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Coffee roasters’ profit margins squeezed as pressures mount

Roasters around the world have reported smaller profit margins over the last few weeks as rising warehouse and transport costs add to a host of issues.
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PRF Colombia 2022: Expert coffee industry analysis available on YouTube

Dozens of keynote speeches and panel discussions from some of the coffee industry’s leading figures are now available on YouTube.
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Robusta coffee production: Brazil closes gap on Vietnam as global demand rises

Brazil is ramping up robusta production to meet rising demand for low-cost coffee alternatives, posing a direct challenge to Vietnam’s reign as the world’s top producer.
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Value of Vietnam coffee exports soars as new opportunities emerge

Vietnam's export revenue for coffee to the United States jumped by nearly 25% in the first five months of the year compared to the same period in 2021.
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Excitement builds for next year as PRF Colombia ends on a high

Attendees enjoyed a second day of workshops, cuppings, and keynote speeches at PRF Colombia 2022.
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Thousands of coffee professionals descend on Medellín’s Plaza Mayor for PRF Colombia 2022

Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) celebrated the first day of its instalment in Medellín, Colombia today with a blockbuster lineup of speakers, workshops, and exhibitors.
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Specialty coffee importers tap into growing potential of fine cacao

Importers specialising in the trade of specialty coffee are increasingly sourcing high-quality cacao amid growing global demand for premium chocolate.
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Starbucks reignites battle with Chinese coffee chains as lockdown ends

Starbucks China CEO says it plans to have 6,000 stores by the end of the year
PRF Colombia

PRF Colombia to bring opportunities to coffee producers

The annual two-day event will take place in Medellín, Colombia between June 30 and July 1.