Highlights
Since its inception, the ICO has been consistently engaged in assisting its Members with the development, fund mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of coffee sector development projects aiming to promote sustainable growth for the benefit of all stakeholders, from coffee farmers to consumers.
Expectation and belief in the capacity of young people in coffee-producing countries (CPCs), as well as those engaged in all components of the coffee supply chain, including baristas and consumers, have inspired and motivated the preparation of this CDR. Engaging effectively with and providing tools and resources to the coffee sector‘s Next Generations is, after all, not an aim but a must.
136th International Coffee Council
Within the World Coffee Conference 2023, the 136th International Coffee Council chaired by Mr. Fabian gathered ICO Members around key topics impacting the sector, including the Coffee Task Force and new partnerships for funding farmers and producing countries, and the circular economy and the compliance with new regulations.
CPPTF: 4th CEOs and Global Leaders Forum
The International Coffee Organization and its Coffee Public-Private Task Force has convened its members and other stakeholders and development partners to attend the 4th CEOs & Global Leaders Forum, powered by IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative. The successful outcome of the 4th Forum was the release of a Communiqué expressing the commitment of companies and organizations of the coffee industry, and the ICO Members, to endorse the implementation of the 2020-2030 Roadmap.
What’s New
On 14 February 2024, the ICO, European Coffee Federation (ECF), Global Coffee Platform (GCP), and the Sustainable Coffee Challenge co-hosted a webinar on the EUDR Information System. Over 600 attendees had the opportunity to learn more about this key component for compliance with the regulation.
The Coffee Report and Outlook (CRO) is the bi-annual report of the International Coffee Organization, providing an up-to-date snapshot of the 2022/23 coffee year’s production and consumption, and the outlook for 2023/24. It is based on a new methodology for calculating production and consumption, providing a meaningful update to the legacy model.
The ICO Composite Indicator Price (I-CIP) averaged 186.36 US cents/lb in March, a 2.4% increase from February 2024. The I-CIP posted a median value of 185.64 US cents/lb, having fluctuated between 181.39 and 193.26 US cents/lb.
World coffee exports amounted to 11.33 million bags in February 2024, compared with 10.61 million in February 2023. Exports in the first five months of coffee year 2023/24 (October/23 to February/24) increased by 11.0% to 56.2 million bags compared to 50.61 million bags in the same period in 2022/23. In the twelve months ending February 2024, exports of Arabica totalled 77.42 million bags compared to 77.94 million bags last year; whereas Robusta exports amounted to 51.19 million bags compared to 49.25 million bags.
The 5th World Coffee Conference in Bengaluru, India
The ICO and its partners are co-hosting the 5th World Coffee Conference to discuss critical issues affecting the global coffee industry. With 80 member countries and over 900 participants, including coffee growers and government representatives, the conference will serve as a platform for a diverse range of high-level discussions, including the Coffee Public-Private Task Force CEO and Global Leaders Forum.
ICO celebrates its 60th anniversary at the WCC 2023
As we look to the future and celebrate the ICO’s 60th anniversary at the 5th World Coffee Conference, the ICO calls on the sector to focus on the priorities that will shape the future of coffee, and to commit to uniting the global coffee community to advance and address some of the most pressing economic, social and environmental challenges of our time.
Launch of the new ‘Center for Circular Economy in Coffee’
During the World Coffee Conference promoted by the International Coffee Organization and jointly organized with the Government of India and its Coffee Board in Bangalore, was announced the launch of the new Center for Circular Economy in Coffee.
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The @BritCoffAssoc Education Seminar begins today, from 23 to 25 April 2024. The event will feature prominent speakers from the coffee industry, providing attendees with a valuable insight into the supply chain and an opportunity to learn and network with industry colleagues. ☕️ pic.twitter.com/7QKuJ2UOnk
— International Coffee Organization (ICO) (@ICOCoffeeOrg) April 23, 2024
Informative insights shared by the ICO at the @SpecialtyCoffee Expo in Chicago! Discover how the ICO and partners are addressing living income gaps in coffee-producing countries through public-private partnerships.
— International Coffee Organization (ICO) (@ICOCoffeeOrg) April 22, 2024
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📅Mark your calendars! Our Executive Director will be speaking at the XXIV International Coffee Seminar in Santos, Brazil, scheduled from 21st to 23rd May 2024. 🇧🇷
— International Coffee Organization (ICO) (@ICOCoffeeOrg) April 18, 2024
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All coffee workers have the right to be protected. #ICD2023 wishes:
— International Coffee Organization (ICO) (@ICOCoffeeOrg) October 1, 2023
🔹 Eliminate human rights violations
🔹 Advance an equitable coffee industry
🔹Empower the #CoffeePeople
👏 all the coffee lovers who celebrated #ICD2023
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📢“We are proud today to sign the MOU with the GCP and we look forward to the future role this agreement will play in the development of the sector locally and globally.” Vanusia Nogueira, Executive Director of the ICO 👉Read the Press Release: https://t.co/63bXGq9c8P pic.twitter.com/uBgwrsl58n
— International Coffee Organization (ICO) (@ICOCoffeeOrg) September 29, 2023
The ICO’s mission is to strengthen the global coffee sector and promote its sustainable expansion in a market-based environement for the betterment of all actors in the coffee sector.
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