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An early history of the C market: Exchanges and derivatives through history
In recent years, the coffee sector has rightly recognised sustainability as a key priority. However, for anybody who wants to be a part of making the supply chain more sustainable, learning more about commodities markets and the C market in particular is crucial. But as well as learning about these topics in detail, it’s also helpful to understand how and why they started. Commodities exchanges have been a part of… read more
In recent years, the coffee sector has rightly recognised sustainability as a key priority. However, for anybody who wants to be a part of making the supply chain more sustainable, learning more about commodities markets and the C market in… read more
Should The Coffee Industry Use Buffer Stocks?
It’s no secret that the coffee industry is based on a market characterised by extreme volatility, with prices operating in a classic boom and bust...
Producer & Roaster Forum Announces Values & Prioritises Impact
The Producer & Roaster Forum is one of the few coffee events in a producing country, and is designed to bring together roasters and farmers...
Why Greater Coffee Consumption May Not Mean More Beans Sold
Many of us are aware that coffee consumption is rising. That’s good for producers, because rise in demand (with constant production or supply) puts upward...
Producer & Roaster Forum 2020 to Take Place in Honduras
Are you looking to make direct connections with coffee producers? Or are you a Honduran coffee farmer seeking new business relationships with international roasters? Perfect...
Pricing Coffee: Why Do Yemeni Beans Cost More?
Yemeni coffees can make headlines for their prices. And understandably so: they often sell for upwards of US $60 per kilo green. But why does...
Tips For Calibrating Palates Between Origin & Consuming Countries
Your team at origin tells you that a coffee has juicy dragon fruit notes and clear potential for the specialty market. But what does a...
How To Build & Maintain a Relationship With Your Coffee Buyer
Do you have established buyers for your coffee, or are you looking to find them? A strong relationship with one or more buyers can increase...
How Coffee Roasters Can Use Direct Relationships With Producers
There are many forms of direct relationships within the coffee industry, including importers who label themselves as direct trade. But when a roaster has immediate...
Inside World Coffee Producers Forum 2019
Last week, on July 10th and 11th, one of the most important events related to coffee production took place in Brazil. The second World Coffee...
Will Brazil’s Sudden Frost Increase Global Coffee Prices?
A recent frost in Brazil’s coffee-producing regions had the coffee industry in hot debate at this year’s World Producers Forum and elsewhere. At first impression,...
How Nicaragua’s Political Climate Is Impacting Its Coffee Industry
Nicaragua has a long history of growing coffee and an economy that is strongly linked to the crop. But recent political unrest is impacting the...
How Crop Diversification Can Counter Low Coffee Prices
In a context of extremely low coffee prices and uncertain weather conditions due to climate change, coffee producers take on risk with every investment in...
What’s a Fair Price For Coffee? Interpreting Transparency Data
It’s becoming increasingly common to see consumers, roasters, and coffee shops demand more transparency in the coffee industry. Green coffee bean importers and exporters are...
5 Questions Roasters Should Ask Their Green Coffee Importer
Purchasing coffee is no easy task – although it’s certainly an exciting one. From selecting your origins to managing inventory, there are endless considerations. But...
Coffee Farm Management: How to Determine Your Production Cost
Looking at your expenses while the C price is so low might make you feel hopeless. But knowing your production cost can be empowering. It...