MEET THE FILIPINO AMERICAN SOURCING AND ROASTING RARE ‘LESS BITTER’ BARAKO BEANS FROM THE PHILIPPINES IN O.C.

May 5, 2023

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

COFFEE SECTOR SEES RCEP OPPORTUNITY

February 7, 2023

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

INSPIRING TESTIMONIALS FROM WOMEN COFFEE FARMERS IN THE PHILIPPINES

November 25, 2022

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

CONGRATULATIONS, AGRI MOVERS HONOREES!

October 28, 2022

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

SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN RUNNING A CAFE USING PHILIPPINE COFFEE

May 20, 2022

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

THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE MAIN TYPES OF COFFEE

August 1, 2021

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

FIRST IFUGAO COFFEE CUPPING WINNERS TO BE AWARDED THIS APRIL

April 7, 2019

The PCBI and Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) mounted the first local coffee cupping competition to further prepare farmers for bigger contests. The journey started last year in Ifugao when PCBI consultant Robert Francisco and PEF program manager Bong Soto trekked to Asipulo, Ifugao to announce the rules. It was important to announce the contest… Read More

SULU PRINCESS USES COFFEE AS AN INSTRUMENT OF PEACE

March 4, 2019

By Yvette Tan, published by Manila Bulletin on March 3, 2019   Women are natural peacemakers. In the case of Sulu Royal Coffee, the peacemaking is literal. Princess Kumala “Lalah” Shug Elardo, of the Royal House of the Sultanate of Sulu, was born in Panamao, a remote, high conflict area in Sulu. She grew up… Read More

COFFEE CAPITAL PERKS UP

February 11, 2019

by Linda B. Bolido, published by Philippine Daily Inquirer on February 10, 2019   The municipality of Amadeo in Cavite is out to reestablish itself as the undisputed coffee capital of the Philippines. As part of this drive to restore its reputation as the country’s top coffee producer, Amadeo is reviving the annual Pahimis Festival,… Read More