PHILIPPINE COFFEE SECTOR TACKLES “LIVING INCOME” CHALLENGE
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is a daily ritual for millions, but behind that comforting cup lies a harsh reality for many coffee farmers. Low incomes and economic instability threaten their livelihoods and the future of the coffee industry itself. Last January 25, stakeholders from across the Philippine coffee sector gathered for the “Living… Read More
GCash Teaches Financial Literacy to PCBI’s Coffee Farming Partner Communities
GCash and the Philippine Coffee Board have joined forces in 2023 to nurture a better and greener tomorrow by planting 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 local coffee farmers and… Read More
USAID, GRF and PCBI Assist IP Coffee Farmers in Bukidnon
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 program on coffee production, from farming to post-harvest processing, intended to standardize local practices among Indigenous Peoples organizations (IPOs) in Mt. Kalatungan, Bukidnon. The 3-day capacity-building activity… Read More
National Coffee Month
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
Coffee Cheers: Celebrating Coffee Month and 22 Years of PCBI
October is a month dedicated to the rich aroma and invigorating taste of Philippine coffee. Declared by former President Fidel V. Ramos in 1997, Philippine Coffee Month is a nationwide celebration that highlights the importance of this beloved beverage to Filipino culture and the economy. Throughout the month, coffee enthusiasts, producers, and industry leaders come… Read More
Beyond the Bean: The Impact of Processing on Coffee Flavor
While coffee lovers often focus on bean variety and origin, did you know that there’s another factor that dramatically influences a coffee’s taste? Coffee processing, the transformation of cherry into bean, is a critical step in determining a coffee’s final flavor. From the sun-dried simplicity of natural processing to the meticulous washing and fermentation of… Read More
Government urged to fast-track coffee, coconut intercropping
MANILA, Philippines — The government should prioritize intercropping coffee with coconut in at least 144,000 hectares of land in the CALABARZON region to achieve sufficiency in coffee under its program bankrolled by the coconut levy trust fund, industry groups said. The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) said the country would become self-sufficient… Read More
Jollibee’s new acquisitions show how Southeast Asia’s coffee market is growing
JOLLIBEE Food Group recently acquired stakes in Botrista in the US and the Compose Coffee chain in South Korea mark a significant step in the company’s efforts to bolster its presence in the coffee and tea business. The acquisition of a 10% stake in Botrista, known for its sophisticated beverage-dispensing technologies, aligns with Jollibee’s ambitions to enhance… Read More
