Month: May 2017

HostMilano and Sic, Excellence in Coffee, with an Eye on the Future

HostMilano and Sic, Excellence in Coffee, with an Eye on the Future

Top players from Italy and abroad, espresso, specialties and brews, high-level events and training sessions, as well as synergy with other industries like pastry and gelato, food service equipment, pasta and baked goods, and the large-scale retail channel. Today, all of these industries are looking with interest to the world of coffee. All of this is to be featured at

Ugandan Government Promotes Coffee-Drinking Culture

Ugandan Government Promotes Coffee-Drinking Culture

According to reports by Quartz Africa, Uganda consumed only 3% of its total coffee production last year. This is far below what its neighbor, Ethiopia, who produces more coffee than Uganda is consuming. Ethiopia consumes about half its total coffee production yearly. Inspire Africa, a development agency that promotes coffee consumption amongst Ugandans says if Uganda should consume 10% of its

HostMilano 2017: The Key Topics

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The global kitchen of HostMilano rolls out hundreds of events for each edition. Unsurprisingly, the event is experiencing steady growth. The upcoming edition, which will take place at fieramilano from Friday 20 to Tuesday 24 October 2017, already sees 1,437 companies (41%foreign from 48 countries) in attendance. They will be greeted by over 1,500 hosted buyers who, thanks to increasing investment

Coop Coffees Creates Fund for Climate Projects

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According to  Daily Coffee News, Cooperative Coffes which imports green coffee is launching a diverse initiative program that will help all the producers linked to its network to grow progressively. The goal is to measure the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during agricultural practices that affect the environment and other projects in coffee producing areas then support the organisation financially through

Vietnam Coffee: Robusta Prices Reached Their Highest In Five Years

Vietnam Coffee: Robusta Prices Reached Their Highest In Five Years

Robusta prices are rising worldwide foreseeing its decreased yield in major Robusta growing areas like Vietnam and Brazil and so in Vietnam Robusta prices reached their highest in five years in the month of March (2017)– reports economiccalendar.com. On one hand, the changing climatic conditions are forcing coffee farmers to fold their coffee growing business causing prolonged dry conditions, like