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Coffee News Recap, 22 Jul: Brazil arabica prices highest since 1997, Colombian coffee production down 10% in June & other stories

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Brazil’s arabica prices highest since 1997/98 crop year. Arabica prices reached BRL 1,325.65 (around US $241.07) per 60kg bag for the 2021/22 season – representing more than a 65% price increase per bag compared to the previous crop season. US cents/lb earlier this month, while robusta prices rose by 3.6%

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Old, Reliable Cab

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A bargain-priced, Cabernet blend from the Medoc with fruity yet lean raspberry flavors and a touch of leather at the finish. Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. Pleasant strawberry fruitiness with a slight piquancy, a chalky minerality and good acidity in the finish. 2023 Château Cantemerle ($27).

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Tuscan Holiday

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Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. Ripe fruitiness with hints of green stems, good depth of flavors, chewy tannins. 2013 Capezzana “Villa di Capezzana 10 Anni” Carmignano ($67). Luscious textures, dark fruits, loads of tannins.

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Coffee News Recap, 3 Feb: “Huge differences” in caffeine content across major UK coffee chains, combining milk and coffee may have anti-inflammatory effects & other stories

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The two-day event will include lectures, seminars, sensory experiences, and networking opportunities. Vice President of illycaffè, Marina Salamon, will host the seminar. Rabobank International anticipates that consumers are likely to keep paying higher prices for coffee in 2023. Here are this week’s stories.

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Coffee News Recap, 26 Aug: PRF El Salvador to take place 16 & 17 March, Vietnam’s robusta stocks shrink & other stories

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The event, which promotes Costa Rican coffee, will include exhibitions, seminars, panel discussions, and workshops. Arabica prices rise following dry weather in Brazil. Monday’s arabica prices closed at US 221.20 Industry experts claim this could cause coffee prices to increase further. Tue, 23 Aug.

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Coffee News Recap, 5 May: WAC confirms more national competition hosts, Vietnamese robusta production set to fall to four-year low & other stories

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million 60kg bags – largely attributed to higher rainfall levels and lower fertiliser application because of higher prices. The event will also include a new latte art competition, interactive workshops, and seminars about fermentation, and will be held in Lihue, Kauai. ICO Composite price reaches highest level since September 2022.

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Understanding the co-operative model in Kenya’s coffee sector

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This is a result of several complex issues, including low coffee prices and accusations of mismanagement. He adds that co-ops can also provide equipment, such as plant sprayers and pruning materials, and these are generally sold at lower prices than elsewhere on the market. Furthermore, one of the biggest issues, as ever, is price.