How much of the final price of a cup of coffee do farmers receive?
Over the past year or so, coffee prices have been steadily increasing. The first sign that prices would increase was a sudden frost which hit...
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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...
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...
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. Despite meeting a tremendous global need, approximately 75% of them...