Brazil Poised to Become Top World Food Exporter
The average Brazilian farmer was 46 in 2021, with the latest census putting the average age of U.S. farmers at 58 years old.
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Feeling the Squeeze: Orange Juice Prices Continue to Climb
Orange juice futures are up more than 400% since 2020, and the rising prices have consumers wondering if the juice is truly worth the squeeze.
Naturally Decaffeinated Coffee Beans Are Almost Here
Brazilian coffee research organization Instituto Agronomico de Campinas (IAC) has entered a decisive stage in its two-decade project to develop naturally decaffeinated coffee varieties by crossing different plants that have very low caffeine content.
Ag Roundup: Brazil’s Record Grain Crop, Inflation Impacts Organic
Brazilian officials said the country’s grain crop is expected to hit a record 312.2 million tons, up 15% from last year, Reuters reported. The estimate, however, was lower than previous projections. The government food and …
Coffee Innovations Hitting Higher Gear
Coffee’s popularity in the U.S. shows no signs of slowing. More than half of Americans over 18 years old drink coffee daily, with the average coffee drinker consuming three cups of coffee per day, as …
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 4, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine Kroger’s unique new ghost kitchen setup, how restaurants are addressing wage “compression,” and the dwindling American beer market. The Food Institute Podcast · …
FI Fast Break audio news: July 28, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we break down the surging prices of both seafood and coffee, vaccination requirements in California, and new unemployment statistics. The Food Institute Podcast · FI …
‘Double Whammy’ of Drought, Frosts in Brazil Propels Coffee Prices
Extreme weather and supply chain issues have impacted prices for the vast majority of commodities in 2021, ranging from lumber to corn. Until recently, coffee (and avocados) seemed to be surviving in an inflationary market …
Coffee Prices on the Rise, But Sellers Aren’t Concerned … Yet
Some coffee purveyors say they’re not too worried – at least in the short term – about the shipping container shortage that is pressuring already tight coffee supplies, the result of a South American drought …
U.S., Brazil, and China: Commodities Amid Coronavirus
The U.S., Brazil, and China form an interesting trade triangle when it comes to certain commodities, and the coronavirus pandemic has added new wrinkles into the balance. China was the first country to experience the …