Posts by Minas Hill Admin
The Market Is a Chameleon
October ended practically at the same level where it began. Arabica futures in New York started the month at 290.70 c/lb and closed on Friday, October 30, at 287.20 c/lb. This week alone, following the elections, the market dropped 2,025 points, or 6.59%. During the month, prices reached a high of 318.20 and a low…
Read MoreCoffee prices retreat on exchanges, and physical market trading slows down
Election-related uncertainties and price volatility lead Brazilian producers to postpone sales. Futures contracts for Arabica coffee in New York and Robusta in London closed lower on Friday (23), according to the Carvalhaes report. During the week leading up to the second round of the presidential election, political instability and price volatility prompted coffee growers to…
Read MoreWomen of the Mantiqueira Region producing award winning 90+ coffee.
Exciting news! As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the latest Microlots from the 11th Coopervass Specialty Coffee Competition this February, we invite you to join us on a journey of exceptional flavors and empowering stories, where women producers are changing lives and crafting extraordinary coffees. Our new Microlots shine a spotlight on the transformative…
Read MoreNew Farm Spotlight: Toca da Onça Specialty Coffee
Produced by award winner Luciana Flores We’re excited to present the award-winning Toca da Onça Farm from Mantiqueira de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Guided by the visionary producer Luciana Flores, this farm not only secured the top spot in the 11th Coopervass Specialty Coffee Competition but also stands out for its extraordinary commitment to sustainability.…
Read MoreMinas Hill on the importance of long-standing relationships in the supply chain
Minas Hill celebrates its 10-year partnership with the Bom Jesus farm and discusses the importance of long-standing relationships in the supply chain. One of the first partnerships Minas Hill embarked on was with the Bom Jesus farm, located in the Alta Mogiana region of Brazil. Commencing in 2013, Minas Hill Sales Manager Clara Santaera says…
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