Month: December 2023

It’s still coffee harvest season in Liberia and the training in quality control for harvest is helping or serving as motivation for farmers like Alahaij Sesay who for the past years felt very reluctant for coffee production due to the neglect of the sector. Sesay, age 78, owned 10 acres planted with Liberica coffee variety …

Quality Coffee Harvest Training Motivates Producers Read More »

The 10th General Assembly of the Association of Robusta Coffees of Africa and Madagascar (ACRAM) closed Friday in Lomé, under the leadership of President Enselme Gouthon.  The deliberations were marked by crucial resolutions aimed at propelling ACRAM towards a new era of sustainable development for the coffee industry in Africa and Madagascar.  The discussions revealed …

Major transformations on the horizon for ACRAM Read More »

From December 5 to 7, the Togolese capital hosted barista training organized by the International Trade Center, ACRAM, and CCFCC.  This initiative, dedicated to strengthening the skills of young entrepreneurs in the coffee sector, aroused keen interest among participants.  For ASSIGBE Afi Atsupi, training participant: “This opportunity goes well beyond the acquisition of technical skills. …

Training of Young Baristas in Lomé Read More »

In a collaborative effort between the International Trade Centre (ITC), the African and Malagasy Robusta Coffee Agency (ACRAM), and Togo’s Coffee and Cocoa Filiere Coordination Committee (CCFCC), over twenty coffee exporters in Lomé are undergoing training on export techniques and standards facilitated by the ITC. The program aims to enhance the capabilities of small and …

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