Tag: Price & Trends

In March 2017, The ICO Composite Indicator Price Fell Slightly

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According to ICO , market weakens further due to high exports and increasing inventory levels. In March 2017, the ICO composite indicator price fell slightly. While Robustas remained broadly stable, Arabica prices were under pressure. The monthly average of the composite indicator was down by 2.6% to 134.07 US cents/lb in March from 137.68 US cents/lb recorded in February. The

A Barcode for Ethiopian Coffee Farmers

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In Ethiopia, Arabica coffee beans are now subject to a new tagging scheme. They must be packed into a sacks marked with barcodes that tell to global buyers exactly where the beans are from. Through this tagging scheme farmers can develop more expertise and increase the value of their product before it comes to market. According to Ermias Eshetu, chief executive of the Ethiopia

South Korea: the battle of coffee price

KOREA – Koreans consume more coffee than their staples rice or kimchi, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, but the cost of a cup of black coffee differs up to W1,700 (1,29 €) from one chain to another. Coffee franchises (Angel-in-Us, Caffé Bene, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf,  Ediya,  Holly’s, Starbucks, Tom&Toms)  have mushroomed across the nation

Professional Espresso Coffee Machines. Is the Price Right?

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The different models (automatic or traditional) and the different cost of living in the countries lead the average price of espresso coffee machines among the European geographical areas. In Southern Europe the price of an espresso traditional coffee machine is around 1,600 euro, while in Central Europe, where fully automatic machines are mostly sold, the price is around 4,400 euro.