All About Brazilian Coffee: Its History, Evolution, and Importance at Olam
Latin America is certainly known for its wide variety of coffee-producing countries, and Brazil is no exception. Coveted for its often nutty and savory profile, Brazilian coffee is unique in many ways, from its classification system down to the way it’s processed.
An Officer and a Gentleman: The Story of Central American Coffee Part 2
Following the coffee plant’s escape from the Arabian Peninsula, it would not reach Central America for another 100 years, but …
Through a Coffee Colored LENS: Olam Doubles Down on its Commitment to Sustainable Coffee
‘Coffee LENS’ - standing for ‘Livelihoods, Education and Nature at Scale’- sets Olam Coffee’s first formal sustainability targets for 2025 across its global, direct coffee supply chain, covering 18 origins.
Costa Rican Coffee: A Look Back at Its Rich History
While the history of Costa Rican coffee is the subject of some debate, it is generally estimated that coffee came to Costa Rica as early as 1779. Within 50 years, Costa Rican coffee beans were generating more revenue than any other crop.
Hurricanes and Coffee: Central America in the Wake of Eta and Iota
Two powerful hurricanes make landfall just 14 days and 15 miles apart … during a pandemic. As we all know, …
Colombian Coffee: The Complete Guide
When the first 100% Colombian coffee commercial featuring Juan Valdez aired in 1960, commercial coffee production in Colombia was just …
The Four Horsemen: The Story of Central American Coffee Part 1
The story of Central American coffee starts on a map, where from southern Mexico, you can draw a line moving …
Purchasing Green Coffee Beans: Here’s What You Need to Know
“All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning. Great works are often born on a street corner …
So, You Want to Be a Wholesale Coffee Roaster
You roast a little coffee. You sell a little coffee online and drop some off with family and friends who’ve …
How Well Do You Know Your Green Coffee? Check Out this Tip Sheet from Our Top Lots Before Olam’s Green Friday
When the first 100% Colombian coffee commercial featuring Juan Valdez aired in 1960, commercial coffee production in Colombia was just …