Monthly Coffee Market Report – December 2011

December 2011

Published by the International Coffee Organization (ICO)

“In December 2011 Arabica prices underwent significant downward corrections while Robusta prices increased slightly. The average of the 2nd and 3rd positions on the New York futures market fell by 3.4% from 235.25 to 227.23 US cents/lb, causing its differential with the London futures market to narrow by 6.6%. Nonetheless, prices continue to be relatively high compared with their levels in 2010. The annual average of the ICO composite indicator price was 210.39 US cents/lb in 2011 compared with 147.24 in 2010“.

This downward corrections is not yet reflected on the prices that the roasters, wholesalers and retailers have to pay. We will have to be patient before seeing any impact on the price you pay.

See the ICO complete report and indicator prices and futures (US cents/lb) – December 2011.

Source:  ICO December Report

What’s New For Guatemalan Coffees in 2012?

Guatemala

Most coffee farms in Guatemala have applied clean production techniques such as: ecological wet mills that recycle water; usage of sedimentation tanks to prevent water pollution and usage of coffee pulp as organic fertilizer. Growers are becoming more sophisticated because their production is segmented into 3 categories: by region; by varieties and by time of harvest.

Guatemala being the number 7 in terms of worldwide green coffee exports is an important country for the international coffee trade.

These new trends could eventually be applied to both Central and South America.

We invite you to read this interesting article in its entirety by clicking on the following link:

Coffee Club Network

Starbucks Will Be Hiking Coffee Prices

The higher costs related to fuel and coffee beans on the markets are causing Starbucks to increase their coffee prices.

You can read more by clicking on the following link:

Price Hikes : Cough Up More for Coffee

Monthly Coffee Report – November 2011

November 2011

Published by the International Coffee Organization (ICO)

“During November prices of Brazilian Naturals increased while those of the other three groups of coffee fell slightly. Overall, coffee prices remained stable, with the monthly average of the ICO composite indicator price at 193.66 in November compared to 193.90 US cents/lb in October. The average of the ICO composite indicator price for the first 11 months of 2011 is 212.33 US cents/lb, the highest level in 34 years. Price volatility also decreased considerably during November”.

See the ICO complete report and indicator prices and futures (US cents/lb) – November 2011. Please note that the December 2011 report should be published soon.

Source:  ICO November Report

Berendo Coffee Recipe Suggestion For The Holidays

White Chocolate

Ingredients (serves two):

50g white chocolate
200 ml Berendo coffee
200 ml milk
Grated white chocolate for decoration purposes

Preparation:

Foam the milk and fill it into two decorative glasses.
Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler, mix with the hot coffee and pour over the foamed milk.
Sprinkle grated white chocolate over the top and serve.

Great News From Berendo ! Visit Our new Christmas Online Boutique

We are pleased to announce that our long awaited and anticipated Berendo OnLine Boutique is finally here!  Our goal is to continue to put our clients first and to strengthen our relationships by demonstrating our quality products and  our excellent service. We strongly believe that by offering you the option to purchase our products online, we will fulfill our commitment to you. We are in the midst of our Christmas Campaign 2011 and we have a great selection of gift ideas for you.

We invite you to visit our Christmas boutique by clicking on the following link. Have fun shopping at Berendo!

Berendo Boutique

Monthly Market Report – October 2011

October 2011

Published by the International Coffee Organization (ICO)

“Coffee prices in October were subject to significant downward corrections in the broader context of the global financial crisis, which is exerting negative pressures on nearly all commodity prices. The monthly average of the ICO composite indicator price for October, which marked the beginning of the new coffee year, fell by 9% from 213.04 US cents/lb in September to 193.90″.

See the ICO complete report and indicator prices and futures (US cents/lb) -October 2011.

Source:  ICO October Report

Haitian coffee apparently making a comeback

Thiotte, Haïti

Quote:
“For years, bitter poverty and plummeting coffee prices around the world have made it much more profitable for farmers to chop trees for charcoal, and invest in cash crops, rather than coffee cherries. Now, with coffee consumption up and a shrinking supply of beans worldwide driving up prices, Haitian coffee is once again becoming a hot commodity”.

We invite you to read this interesting article in its entirety by clicking on the following link:

Miami Herald

Question Over Ethiopia’s Coffee Crop

Ethiopia

Some of Ethiopia’s coffee farmers “have been forced to rip out their entire crop because of the devastating impact of the weather. Many have watched their plants shrivel up and die before their eyes”.

We invite you to read this very interesting article in its entirety by clicking on the following link:

Source : Mark Tan, The Guardian

Coffee Board of India Plans to Conduct Study on Consumption Pattern

Bangolore, India

An article published by the Business Line

The Coffee Board of India plans to conduct a new study on “Coffee Consumption and Attitude to Coffee Drinking”. The fast changing demographics of coffee drinking in the country prompted the Board’s decision to conduct this detailed market study. With the help of a reputed market research agency, the Board will try to understand the “patterns of domestic consumption and the attitudes towards coffee consumption”.

We invite you to read this interesting article in its entirety by clicking on the following link:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/agri-biz/article2538055.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home

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