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In a collaborative effort to bolster coffee production in Ghana and West Africa, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and other stakeholders have launched the inaugural edition of a handbook on coffee processing for farmers and agro-processors. This handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for farmers, small and medium-scale processing enterprises, emphasizing the harvesting, post-harvest management, …

The International Trade Center launches coffee processing handbook to boost Ghana’s coffee industry Read More »

The average monthly price of Robusta coffee has reached its highest level in 28 years, according to the latest data from the International Coffee Organization (ICO). In May 2023, Robusta prices increased by 5.9%, averaging 122.55 US cents/lb. This is the highest Robusta price since August 1995, when it averaged 130.18 US cents/lb. However, the …

Robusta coffee prices hit 28-year high Read More »

Wednesday June 14 was an incredibly busy day in Antananarivo.  Here is an overview of the events we participated in: We attended the Week of Excellence B2B Forum, where our President, Executive Secretary and ITC showcased the incredible opportunities that our two institutions can provide to stakeholders in the coffee sector in Madagascar. We also …

ACRAM Activities  in Antananarivo Read More »

This Monday, June 12th, 2023 in Antananarivo, the President of ACRAM Mr Enselme GOUTHON, accompanied by his Executive Secretary Mr Ismaël NDJEWE NDOMBA and Mory DIAWARA of the International Trade Center met the Malgasy Minister of Trade Mr Edgard RAZAFINDRAVAHY to discuss a joint initiative to revitalize the coffee sector in Madagascar. This historic meeting …

Fruitful meeting in Madagascar Read More »

An international scientific conference was being held in Yaoundé on the practical approach to adapting cocoa and coffee cultivation to climate change. The conference was organized by the Interprofessional Council of Cocoa and Coffee (CICC), a member of ACRAM, in partnership with the Cameroonian government. During this event, the topic of gender and empowering women …

Empowering African Women in the Coffee Sector: Fostering Growth, Equality, and Sustainability Read More »

In the face of rapidly changing climatic conditions, the global coffee industry is at a critical crossroads. As rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and increased incidence of pests and diseases threaten coffee crops worldwide, the need for adaptive strategies has become paramount. The Interprofessional Council of Cocoa and Coffee (CICC) in Cameroon has recognized the …

Adapting Coffee Cultivation to Climate Change: Embracing a Phenological Response Read More »

The Cocoa and Coffee Interprofessional Council (CICC) of Cameroon and founding member of ACRAM, is organizing an international scientific conference on June 6, 7 and 8 in Yaoundé. The conference aims to bring about revolutionary change in the way the cocoa and coffee sectors are adapting to climate change. Omer Maledy, Executive Secretary of the …

Revolutionizing adaptation: transforming the cocoa and coffee industries to fight climate change Read More »

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Mr. Enselme Gouthon was received by Mr. Antonio Pedro, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in his dual capacity as President of ACRAM and Vice-President of the Council of the International Coffee Organization. The two men discussed the future of coffee in Africa: a path to economic growth …

The Future of Coffee in Africa: A Path to Economic Growth and Sustainable Tourism Read More »

The coffee sector in Liberia has suffered from a lack of investment since the civil war. In Liberia, the EU ACP Business Friendly project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in partnership with the African Robusta Coffee Agency (ACRAM) and its local representative, the Farmers Union Network (FUN), …

Revamp of the Coffee value chain in Liberia Read More »