Understanding the co-operative model in Kenya’s coffee sector
Historically, as many as 50% of Kenya’s coffee producers have worked with big estates or co-operatives at any given time. Across the country, these organisations...
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Land leasing in Kenyan coffee production
It’s no secret that the Kenyan coffee industry faces a number of challenges – including a steady decline in annual production volumes. Between 2018 and...
Simplifying green coffee grading
Preserving the quality of green coffee is an essential part of the supply chain. But in order to preserve it, we must first identify it....
A guide to the coffee sector in Côte d’Ivoire
The Republic of Cote d’Ivoire (also commonly known by its English name, the Ivory Coast) is a West African country with a population of more...
Understanding wild coffee farming
Around the world, coffee has been cultivated on farms and estates for hundreds of years. Careful and well-planned farm management means that coffee can be...
Understanding land succession in Kenyan coffee production
Kenya is Africa’s fifth-largest coffee producer and is renowned for its high-quality arabica production. This is thanks to the country’s high altitudes and rich soils,...
A guide to South Sudan’s coffee sector
Despite its long history, South Sudan only became independent in 2011 – making it the newest internationally recognised country in the world. As well as...
How are Kenyan coffee washing stations operated?
Processing is one of the most important stages in the coffee supply chain. There are a number of ways to process coffee, and each method...
Exploring the micro mill model in the coffee sector
Milling is one of the most important post-harvest steps in coffee production. It involves removing the various layers of the cherry to remove the seeds....
A guide to coffee production in Haiti
Haiti is the third-largest country in the Caribbean. The island nation became the world’s first black-led republic and the Caribbean’s first independent state in the...
How can the coffee industry help to rehabilitate ex-offenders?
Across the world, it is sadly all too common for ex-offenders to reoffend and find themselves back in prison. In the US, over 76% of...
A guide to the Taiwanese coffee sector
Taiwan is an island in East Asia that sits to the south east of China. It is densely populated, largely urbanised, and home to beautiful...
Understanding coffee & direct trade in East Africa
The trade of coffee is a crucial step in the global supply chain. However, in many cases (specifically for smallholder farmers) coffee producers are “price...
Coffee processing in East Africa: A guide
East Africa produces some of the world’s best coffee. This is for a number of reasons, including the region’s unique climate and geography. But what...
Understanding coffee production in Angola
At its peak, Angola was the third-largest coffee producer in the world. However, since becoming independent in 1975, the industry has suffered through civil war,...
What is the single stem system & how does it affect coffee production?
While increased yields are always beneficial for coffee farmers, it’s not a case of growth by any means necessary – farmers also want to increase...