Day: December 11, 2024

Image: zakokor/stock.adobe.comColombian coffee crop will likely yield 13.6 million 60-kilogram bags in 2024, up 20 per cent compared to production last year, according to an XM Group trading report. The increase is due largely to improved pest controls and adaptations to climate change. In Brazil, the world’s largest producer of Arabica beans, last year’s national crop
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ICBS 2024 drew over 15,000 attendees keen on exploring the latest products, trends, and developments in coffee and café culture. Image: Montgomery AsiaThe International Café & Beverage Show (ICBS), an exhibition dedicated to artisan food, beverage, and café products, is returning to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 24 to 26 April 2025. According to event organiser Montgomery Asia, the Southeast Asia café and beverage industry has experienced growth, with branded coffee shop outlets increasing significantly in
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Image: Matthew GlacStarbucks, in partnership with Premium Restaurants of America (PRA), has opened its first store in Honduras. The store, located in San Pedro Sula, marks the 26th market for the brand in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and the 88th market globally. It began welcoming customers on 10 December and also offers a drive-thru service. “We
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Image: EKKAPON/stock.adobe.comAccording to a Bloomberg market report, coffee prices hit another record high on Tuesday 10 December as concerns mount over global shortages, despite a recent drop in Robusta futures. Volcafe, a major trader, lowered its production forecast for Brazil after a crop tour revealed the impact of a prolonged drought. According to Bloomberg, the country
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Image: SchaererHow a convenience-store chain utilises smartwatch technology to improve customer satisfaction and ensure its Schaerer coffee machines run smoothly. Smartwatches can be used to perform a huge variety of tasks. From listening to music and reading the news to making work calls and tracking fitness data, the wearable technology is more like a personal assistant
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Image: Hemro GroupFifth-generation coffee farmer Luisa Rodriguez on being the first woman to take over her family’s farm and being a driving force in Guatemala’s vibrant specialty coffee scene. Coffee farmer, roaster, café owner, chemical engineer, lecturer, Q Grader, quality control manager, yoga instructor: Luisa Rodriguez wears many hats as the head of Finca Sacramento in Santa
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