A few weeks ago, we shared about coffee growers in Colombia and other Latin American countries opting for cherry selling. We invite you to check out this recent article where you can get further information about the pros and cons of the cherry market.
Selling coffee as cherry (or the fruit of the coffee plant) has become increasingly popular in certain producing countries. In regions where access to dry mills is limited, the practice has become more appealing to smallholder farmers. In the short term, producers are paid quicker and don’t need to invest in complex processing set ups. But in the long run, selling parchment coffee (green beans which have a thin layer of protective skin intact) typically has more benefits. Buying in cherry is also more affordable for traders, which then begs the question of who really gains the most value from this practice. Moreover, as arabica and robusta prices are unlikely to drop anytime soon, will more traders be incentivised to buy cherry to keep costs down? In today’s article, Tasmin Grant speaks to Alejandro C., co-founder and CEO of Caravela Coffee, and Juan Pablo Campos, founder of Lohas Beans, for their insight. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvgWCHu8 #PerfectDailyGrind #CoffeeTrade #CoffeePrices