, coffee production has not had this effect on the Colombian economy owing to the process of upgrading the value chain, with … the Colombian National Federation of Coffee Growers taking the lead. Using a case study methodology, the present article … aims to analyse how the process of upgrading the value chain in the Colombian coffee industry has contributed to the …

Coffee is one of the most important internationally traded commodities. Most of the ca. USD 200 billion value that … coffee generates globally accrues to brands, retailers, and supply chain operators; yet most of the risks are borne by the … that embed origin intellectual property. The implications are far reaching and include: a) new opportunities for coffee …

Over the past two decades, Rwanda has positioned itself as a leading producer of specialty coffee. The shift away from … ordinary coffee began in the early 2000s and was buoyed by international donors, NGOs and the government. They all supported … the nascent specialty coffee industry by providing a combination of technical assistance and funding to invest in coffee …