Posts Tagged ‘specialty coffee Australia’
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 in Coffee: Simone Borges’ and her journey to success
At Minas Hill we are proud to support Women in Coffee. Maria Simone met Luiz Carlos Borges when she worked as coffee picker. They got married years later and she is proud to say she was the one who planted the very first coffee tree in their small farm. They now have 2 kids and…
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Read MoreFarmer of the Month: Renato Rodrigues
FARMER: Renato Rodrigues FARM: Vista Alegre REGION: Piatã, Chapada Diamantina STATE: Bahia BACKGROUND: Renato Rodrigues is highly regarded amongst Brazil’s coffee growers. Renato achieved 5th place in Brazil’s 2020 Cup of Excellence competition, which has the purpose of promoting traceability, direct trade and rewarding quality coffee in Brazil. This was not Renato’s first award however,…
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