Founded in 2019, just prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, FARMly is a Brazilian startup company dedicated to helping smaller coffee producers connect with international roasters. Their aim is to act as the bridge between the two, making otherwise unlikely link-ups a possibility. In acting as the bridge, one of FARMLY’s aims is to make sure […]
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Kenyan traders intend to increase exports to China to boost revenue. James Odongo, CEO of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) for Nairobi County, told journalists that vegetables, tea and coffee are some of the key Kenyan products that could be supported for further export in the face of growing international orders.
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After a long break since 2019 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, Cafe Show Vietnam will finally push through from 21 to 23 July 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Adapted from Cafe Show Seoul and organized by EXPORTUM, Vietnam’s speciality coffee event will be hosting several national competitions, including Vietnam National Barista, Latte
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Luckin Coffee, China’s biggest coffee chain, has recently announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2022. The figures show promise amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but its continued success is still affected by lockdowns and store closures. With a net revenue increase of 89.5 per cent and same-store sales growth of over 40
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The rapid expansion of Asia’s coffee market has prompted different companies to try their luck to catch the locals’ taste. China, a traditionally tea-drinking country, has seen an increase in coffee consumption as two giants, Luckin Coffee and America’s Starbucks, compete for local coffee drinkers. The companies were actively planning to dominate the Indian market
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Lavazza is a family-owned company established in 1895 and has been one of the leading players in the coffee sector for a long time. It continues to be so as it strengthens its presence in the North American and Asian markets. 2021 was a difficult year for the coffee sector. Droughts in Brazil and heavy
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The latest Cocoa statistics released by the International Cocoa Organisation predict that the global supply of Cocoa will drop by 5%. The ICCO have just released their 2021/22 Cocoa figures forecast, alongside revised estimates for world production, grinding and stock of Cocoa beans for 2020/21. Compared to the previous season, we expect a 5% dip
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Last Wednesday, US coffee chain Starbucks announced that employees of the company aren’t required to be vaccinated against Covid-19. This announcement riled up many, causing the company to face severe criticism and calls for boycott. The subject of mandatory vaccinations for work is a controversial one in the U.S. with strong feelings on both sides
While Starbucks may have lost their recent battle over unionization in Buffalo New York, that isn’t putting off owners of Pittsburgh coffee chain, The Coffee Tree Roasters who are engaged in a familiar sounding battle with their employees. In managing their side of the campaign, the Pittsburgh-based company appears to be taking a page from
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The US-based coffee chain Dutch Bros has over 500 locations, according to their third-quarter financial results. In addition, the company provided a preview of its prospects for the fourth quarter and preliminary expectations for new store openings in 2022. Unlike some other coffee businesses, this company has benefited tremendously from the global pandemic, especially in
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