The WHO has confirmed the absence of links between coffee consumption and various types of cancer, removing the infusion from the list of "possibly carcinogenic" drinks.
"... A review of more than 500 medical and epidemiological studies conducted by 23 scientists at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the World Health Organization (WHO) found no link between this drink and tumors of the breast, pancreas, prostate and 20 other cancers. However, the question of whether there is a very low risk of liver cancer and endometrial cancer remains. "
In Colombia a simplified export procedure allows anyone to use the system, by sending their product through courier companies.
The National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia, with the aim of promoting the export of small quantities of coffee, has developed a simplified export procedure, which allows any natural or legal person who has registered in advance as a coffee exporter to make use of this format, whereby companies use postal and courier services, which will be registered in the system of the Federation for that purpose.
Coffee prices strengthened considerably in March 2016, although they suffered a slight wobble towards the end of the month.
From the monthly report by the International Coffee Organization:
Coffee prices strengthened considerably in March 2016, although they suffered a slight wobble towards the end of the month. Although recovery is to some extent attributable to fundamental market factors, improvement in coffee prices was part of a larger cycle in commodities, and similar movements were observed in other markets including agriculture. The volume of exports remained high and total exports so far in this coffee year increased by 2% compared to 2014/15. However, there is increasing speculation around possible supply problems, especially for Robusta.
Colombia produced 3.2 million sacks in the first quarter, 9% more than the 2.9 million sacks produced between January and March 2015.
From a statement by the National Federation of Coffee Growers in Colombia:
Bogota, April 6, 2016 (Press FNC) - Colombia, the largest producer of mild arabica washed coffee, recorded a crop of 944,000 sacks of 60 kilos in March, which is an increase of 18% compared to the 800,000 sacks produced in March 2015.
Between March 2015 and February this year the country achieved a production of 14.3 million bags of 60 kilos, 16% more than the nearly 12.4 million in the previous harvest.
From a statement by the National Federation of Coffee Growers in Colombia:
Bogotá - Colombia, the largest producer of mild washed arabica coffee, recorded a harvest in February of 1.1 million bags each weighing 60 kilos and that the growth rate has been maintained, however, they remain on alert because of the effect of the intense El Niño.
In El Salvador the drop in the international price, which has been aggravated because of the negative differential with which the country's production is paid, comes on top of the problems of performance, processing and logistics costs.
An analysis of the Salvadoran coffee sector, made by Patricia Garcia in an article on ElSalvador.com, shows that "...
After a slight rebound in August, in September international prices fell again, influenced by the weakening dollar against the currencies of Brazil and Colombia.
From a report by the International Coffee Organization:
The coffee market slumped further in September, following a slight rally in August, with the weakness of the Brazilian real and Colombian peso again proving the most influential factor, along with a general bearish trend across commodities. Conab released their third estimate of coffee production in Brazil in crop year 2015/16, which was reduced by over 2 million bags to 42.1 million bags, but this had little effect on the market. Looking ahead, as we go into coffee year 2015/16, it will be important to keep an eye on weather patterns, particularly given the ongoing dryness in Central America, and the potential impact of El Niño in coffee growing regions.
In August international prices reached their lowest value in the last 19 months, following the trend of other commodities, driven by worldwide currency volatility, recording declines.
From the ICO monthly report:
Daily coffee prices hit their lowest level in 19 months during August, as commodity markets worldwide were negatively affected by currency movements and economic news out of China.
Between January and August coffee production amounted to nine million bags, 13% more than the nearly eight million harvested during the same period in 2014.
Bogota, September 7, 2015 (Press FNC) Colombia, the world's largest producer of mild washed Arabica coffee, recorded in August a coffee harvest of 1.3 million bags of 60 kilos of coffee, ten percent more than the production achieved in the same month last year.
International prices deepened their fall in July in response to the devaluation of the real in Brazil, reaching the lowest level in the last 18 months.
From the monthly report by the International Coffee Organization:
The coffee market registered further decreases in July with prices reacting to the depreciation in the Brazilian exchange rate, which dropped to a 12-year low against the US dollar.
For the sixth month in a row exports were lower than last year, yet the market seems to have no immediate supply concerns, particularly as recent reports suggest an optimistic view of coffee production.
From the Coffee Market Report June 2015:
The coffee market rallied slightly in June, led in most part by a recovery in Robusta prices. For the sixth month in a row exports were lower than last year, yet the market seems to have no immediate supply concerns, particularly as recent reports suggest an optimistic view of coffee production.
Coffee prices continued their decline as speculation over the current 2015/16 Brazilian crop
suggests that the market has no immediate supply concerns.
From the monthly report by the International Coffee Organization (ICO):
Coffee prices continued their decline in reaction to speculation about the data on the current 2015/16 Brazilian crop, which suggest that there will not be market concerns over the immediate effects on global supply.
Good grain inventory levels globally have kept prices relatively stable and low in April.
From a monthly report by the International Coffee Organization (ICO):
Coffee exports from Brazil reached a record level of 36.8 million bags in crop year 2014/15 (April-March), driven by domestic stocks and favored by a depreciation in the exchange rate. According to calculations by Conab it estimated at the moment that production in the 2015/16 crop year will be about the same, between 44.1 and 46.6 million bags. However, since domestic consumption in Brazil has reached about 21 million bags, the availability of exports will be significantly lower next year. Overall, prices remained low in April 2015 despite a slight increase from March as consumer stocks remain relatively well supplied. In addition, recent reports on the next Brazilian crop suggest that damage may not be as severe as expected.
The winner in the category Exotic Natural was the lot Geisha Natural Jaramillo submitted by Hacienda La Esmeralda, which along with the winners in the other categories, will be auctioned online on June 23.
Second place was awarded to a batch of Jose Gallardo Geisha, with a score of 93.1, which was also a winner in the washed exotic coffees category. On the other side, first place in the traditional washed category went to Kalithea Jesus Sierra, with a score of 88.39, and second place went to a batch of Elida Lamastus Family Washed with 87.37 points.