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The Biodiversity Traceability Project: Using Data to Change the Tea Industry
As the primary driver for the destruction and erosion of natural land, agriculture is seen as biodiversity's biggest adversary.
Mar 17, 2025
Retaliatory Tariffs Add 25% to Cost of Imported Tea
Canada and the European Union (EU) announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on specific United States imports to be enforced in early April. U.S. President Donald Trump...
Mar 16, 2025
Ukraine’s Indomitable Specialty Coffee Scene
For over three years, Ukraine has been at war with Russia. However, despite constant shelling and the immense challenges of running a business...
Mar 14, 2025
The Intricacies of Coffee Capsule Production and Marketing
The growing global coffee capsule market (valued at $39,524.5 million in 2024, according to Cognitive Market Research) attracts many potential newcomers.
Mar 14, 2025
Empowering Women in Coffee
Women empowerment, more often than not, is associated with trailblazers. This story involves six women banding together to enhance the coffee industry...
Mar 12, 2025
Bridging the Compliance Gap
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) represent a seismic shift...
Feb 23, 2025
Togo Plans to Double Coffee Output by 2030
West African coffee producer Togo aims to increase its robusta production to at least 50,000 tonnes by the end of 2030.
Feb 20, 2025
Uncertainty of US Reciprocal Tariffs Riles Tea Trade
US President Donald Trump has escalated the threat of higher tariffs by calling for “fair and reciprocal” duties on imports, effectively raising the cost of all imported...
Feb 20, 2025
New Taiwanese Tea Assortment and Grading System Enhances Transparency
For more than a decade, Taiwan’s tea industry has been searching for ways to improve transparency in domestic tea production and protect...
Feb 20, 2025
Vietnamese Coffee: A Lesson in Portfolio Diversification
As one of the most dynamic coffee sectors in the world, Vietnam understands the importance of portfolio diversification. Its players are pragmatic problem solvers...
Feb 20, 2025
United Nations Designates 2025 'The International Year of Cooperatives'
2025 is the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives, spotlighting the transformative potential of cooperatives in fostering sustainable economic development...
Feb 2, 2025
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Coffee Prices Are at a 50-Year High. Producers Aren’t Celebrating | NY Times
Bubble Tea Chain Mixue Leads Hong Kong IPO Revival | The Daily Upside
African Leaders Set Ambitious Coffee Industry Targets | Global Coffee Report
The Global Matcha Boom Is Driving a Shortage in Japan | Bloomberg
Việt Nam's Coffee Exports Aim for $6 Billion Milestone | Vietnam News
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