Singapore international coffee convection is a hybrid auction that is going to be held virtually and in-person appearance. is the largest convention organized for the coffee business community in the region, by merging 3 unique segments - a conference, a coffee tasting session & a coffee showcase into one blockbuster event, the convention aims to expand the sourcing scope and deepen knowledge for the coffee industry partners in Singapore and beyond.
Coffee leaf rust is threatening to spike again, caused by Hemelia vastatrix, a fungus that affects the leaves of the coffee tree, inhibiting its ability to produce fruit. the Colombian coffee federation has announced the discovery of nine new “more aggressive” variants of leaf rust-causing fungus.
New lockdowns in Europe and the U.S. are slowing recovery in global coffee consumption as consumers stay away from restaurants and coffee shops, according to the world’s top trader of the commodity. Coffee consumption has taken a hit as the pandemic shut down cities from Paris to Los Angeles.
Italian coffee giant Lavazza has announced that by the end of this year, Lavazza coffee products for the United States consumer market will actually be roasted in the U.S.