GCash and the Philippine Coffee Board have joined forces in 2023 to nurture a better and greenertomorrow to plant 223,000 coffee trees and its companion trees like madre de cacao, pine, and Alnus.The partnership’s shared mission aims not just to rebuild forests but also to uplift the lives of localcoffee farmers and their communities, fostering… Read More
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Gerry Roxas Foundation (GRF),together with the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. (PBCI), recently conducted a training of trainers programon coffee production, from farming to post-harvest processing, intended to standardize local practicesamong Indigenous Peoples organizations (IPOs) in Mt. Kalatungan, Bukidnon. The 3-day capacity-building activity deepened the participants’… Read More
Published in Philippine Star on October 5, 2024 by Food For Thought columnist, Chit U. Juan October is National Coffee Month. What is our national coffee anyway? Is it the famous Barako or Liberica which people think is all coffee from Batangas? It is not from Batangas alone but is now grown in Cavite, Bataan,… Read More
Originally from L.A. Taco, article written by Sean Vukan Let’s imagine this is a lightning round and you have 30 seconds to write down any sort of coffee terms you know. Common answers would most likely include, but not limited to: Arabica. Robusta. French roast. Coffee Mate. Italian Roast. Starbucks. Guatemala. Java. Kona Blend. Pumpkin Spice… Read More
Originally from Business World’s Agribusiness section; article written by Patricia B. Mirasol The coffee industry said it expects to benefit from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, standing apart from the rest of the agriculture sector, which has raised the loudest objections against the trade deal. The ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) already allows… Read More
Originally from Manila Bulletin’s Agriculture, Specials; article written by Ralph Lauren Abainza Coffee is one of the most popular beverages globally, sought for its aroma and caffeine content. It is the most widely traded tropical product, and a growing market due to increasing consumption and stronger interest in specialty coffee innovations, according to the Food… Read More
Originally from Manila Bulletin’s Opinion-Editorial section; article written by Yvette Tan Last Oct. 26, 2022, we celebrated two events: the third AgriMovers honors and Agriculture Magazine’s 25th anniversary. Agriculture Magazine has been inspiring and informing Filipinos about the importance of agriculture and how, with proper planning and strategic sales and marketing, it can be a… Read More
Originally from Manila Bulletin’s Agriculture, Specials; article written by Jerome Sagcal Selling coffee branded Philippine-made has become a marketing trend for cafes. It has become a way to appeal to coffee drinkers who want to drink sustainable coffee while supporting the local industry. But selling coffee with Philippine origins comes with a lot of responsibilities,… Read More
Whenever you buy coffee in-store or online, you’ll have to choose between types of coffee, usually Arabica and Robusta. But did you know that there are other coffee species aside from these two? There are over a hundred species of coffee, but only four of them are commercially viable. These are Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and… Read More