Currency movements significantly impact coffee trading economics. For exporters, importers, and farmers, understanding how exchange rate fluctuations affect pricing is essential for managing risk and maintaining profitability. This guide explains the mechanics of currency impacts and strategies for managing exchange rate exposure. The Basics of Coffee Pricing and Currency How […]
Water activity (aw) is increasingly recognized as a critical quality metric in specialty coffee. More predictive of shelf stability than moisture content alone, water activity helps exporters, importers, and roasters ensure coffee maintains quality throughout its journey from origin to cup. What Is Water Activity? Scientific Definition Water activity measures […]
International coffee trade involves standardized contract terms that define responsibilities for costs, risks, and logistics. Understanding these terms—particularly Incoterms like FOB and CIF—is essential for exporters, importers, and brokers to negotiate fair deals and manage risk effectively. What Are Incoterms? Definition and Purpose Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are standardized trade […]
