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Land leasing in Kenyan coffee production
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Is there a difference between a coffee producer and a farmer?
Coffee farmer, producer, grower, supplier – these are all terms used to describe farm-level supply chain actors. They can also be used to define the majority of people involved in the production, harvesting, and processing of coffee. Over time, “producer” and “farmer” have become interchangeable, with most coffee professionals using both terms to describe people working on farms. But is there a difference between the two? If so, by conflating… read more
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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…
May 24, 2022
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May 30, 2022
How are Kenyan coffee washing stations operated?
Processing is one of the most important stages in the coffee supply chain. There are…
May 10, 2022
Exploring the micro mill model in the coffee sector
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March 31, 2022
What is koji fermented coffee?
Processing is a stage in coffee production which is necessary to prepare the beans for…
March 2, 2022
How can processing be used to improve the quality of commodity robusta coffee?
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April 13, 2022
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Around the world, many consumers prefer to drink coffee which contains less caffeine. For some,…
August 16, 2021
Introducing climate-resilient coffee hybrids in Vietnam
The USDA’s Coffee: World Markets and Trade report, published in June 2021, predicts that global…
June 2, 2021
Could low caffeine coffee varieties replace decaf?
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How long does green coffee stay fresh for?
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October 26, 2021
Can you freeze green coffee?
Green coffee beans are sensitive to a number of external factors, such as moisture and…
January 28, 2021
Exploring post-harvest practices & their relationship with coffee quality
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How Does Green Coffee Become Contaminated?
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March 10, 2022
Civil war in Ethiopia: How is the situation affecting the coffee sector?
For over a year now, the conflict in Ethiopia has been devastating, and has affected…
January 13, 2022
Why does Ecuador import so much coffee?
Ecuador is the 20th largest coffee producer in the world, but its coffee imports actually…
December 16, 2021
Breaking down logistical challenges in the coffee sector
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July 20, 2022
A guide to coffee production in Saudi Arabia
Although Saudi Arabia has been growing coffee for the past few centuries, it is by…
July 18, 2022
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)…
June 13, 2022
A guide to South Sudan’s coffee sector
Despite its long history, South Sudan only became independent in 2011 – making it the…
May 5, 2022
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Coffee job roles: What is a green coffee buyer?
There are a number of roles in the industry that involve sourcing green coffee beans…
February 14, 2022
How can roasters control quality when sourcing coffee?
Quality is rightly a growing priority for coffee drinkers around the world, and consequently for…
February 2, 2022
Why are coffee farmers being sued over defaults on contracts?
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November 3, 2021
Navigating the coffee supply chain through Covid-19
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August 9, 2022
Is there a difference between a coffee producer and a farmer?
Coffee farmer, producer, grower, supplier – these are all terms used to describe farm-level supply…
August 8, 2022
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…
August 1, 2022
How can we improve access to finance for smallholder coffee farmers?
Smallholder coffee farmers are responsible for between 70 and 80% of the world’s coffee supply.…
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