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Rising Labor Costs Threaten Costa Rica’s Coffee Producers

The coffee industry in Costa Rica is facing significant challenges due to rising labor costs and decreasing profits for producers. This alarming situation was...

Costa Rican Coffees Win Big at International Cup of Excellence

Roger Ureña Hidalgo, owner of Finca Santa Teresa, and Ricardo Calderón and sons, owners of the Café Don Cayito brand, won first place in...

Costa Rica’s Los Santos Plantation Seeks World Heritage Status

The coffee plantation area of Los Santos, in Dota, could become an Agricultural World Heritage Site, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture...

China Bans Guatemala’s Coffee and Macadamia Imports

The Guatemalan export guild affirmed this Thursday that China prohibited the import of coffee and macadamia shipments from the Central American country without giving...

From Slavery to Specialty – The Rise of Black-Owned Coffee in Brazil

Raphael Brandao beams with pride as he describes the high-end Brazilian coffee he produces with beans sourced exclusively from Black farmers in a country...

Costa Rica Gears Up for Third Annual Coffee Fair in May

Coffee drinkers can begin gearing up for the third edition of the Coffee Fair (Feria de Café), scheduled for May 18th and 19th at...

Starbucks Costa Rica Embraces Eco-Friendly Practices in Four Newly Certified Stores

Starbucks announced the certification of its first four Greener Stores in Costa Rica. Through this initiative, it aims to reduce global carbon emissions, water...

Exchange Rate Woes: Costa Rican Coffee Industry Faces Millions in Losses

The Costa Rican Coffee Institute (ICAFE) revealed that the country's coffee industry has lost millions of colones due to the exchange rate and urged...

Costa Rica Exports First Certified Deforestation-Free Coffee to Europe

Costa Rica exported its first certified deforestation-free coffee. The coffee sector considers this a milestone and a step towards the European Union's Green Pact,...

Discover the Best of Costa Rican Coffee at ExpoCafé Tarrazú 2024

The area of Los Santos, recognized worldwide for producing the best coffee, will host the fifth edition of ExpoCafé Tarrazú 2024, which brings together...
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Honduras Arrest Warrant Targets Ex-President After Trump Pardon

Honduran authorities moved forward with an international arrest warrant against former President Juan Orlando Hernández on Monday, days after U.S. President Donald Trump granted...

Costa Rica Joins U.S. Global Entry Program for Faster Travel

Costa Rica joined the United States' Global Entry program yesterday, opening a faster path for pre-approved travelers to enter the U.S. The move marks...

Carlos Alcaraz Edges Joao Fonseca in Miami Exhibition

Carlos Alcaraz outlasted Joao Fonseca in a thrilling exhibition match at the Miami Invitational. The world number one from Spain claimed victory with a...

Cold Front Hits Costa Rica as IMN Warns of 80 km/h Winds and Rain

A fresh cold front pushes into Costa Rica today, bringing stronger winds and scattered rain across several regions. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN)...