by andrew | Sep 30, 2016 | associations, industry, origin
Just in time for this year’s International Coffee Day, Timor-Leste has formed its first coffee industry association, which promises to be a historic first step toward revitalization of the country’s coffee industry. You’ve likely heard of Timor-Leste...
by andrew | Jul 27, 2015 | associations, competitions, industry, origin, quality
In the first Myanmar coffee competition, two women smallholder farmers secured first and second place in their category and the overall event. Results were announced and trophies presented at a formal ceremony last week in Pyin Oo Lwin. I had the honor of...
by andrew | Mar 26, 2015 | associations, events, news, origin
It is a challenging time for the Yemen coffee farmers, which in part is why I’m pleased to announce that scheduled plans for U.S. coffee trade events benefitting this exceptional origin will go forward in April. Please see below: A delegation from Yemen and...
by andrew | Aug 8, 2012 | associations, industry, news, quality |
Congratulations to David Roche has he transitions into the role of Coffee Quality Institute Executive Director, as was initially announced at the SCAA CQI luncheon in Portland earlier this year and confirmed by the statement below released earlier today. The press...
by andrew | Jul 10, 2012 | industry, news, quality
Advancing the quality of Robusta and improving the lives of farmers that rely its cultivation and trade is something that I care deeply about, so it is an honor for me to announce my personal involvement in the first North American R (for Robusta) Grader certification...
