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JACRA Calls on All Agricultural Stakeholders to Get Licensed
The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) is urging unregulated stakeholders operating in specific agricultural sectors to get licensed.JACRA is the regulatory body responsible for coconut, cocoa, coffee, ginger, nutmeg, pimento, and turmeric,...
Brewing a Crisis: Environmental and Market Pressures Propel Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Toward Unprecedented Price Hikes
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, celebrated globally for its exceptional quality and rarity, faces a perfect storm of challenges that threaten to escalate its market value dramatically. Climate change-induced weather volatility, rising labor and production costs, and...
Brewing Resilience: How Jamaica’s Blue Mountain Coffee is Adapting to Climate Change and Economic Challenges
Jamaica's coffee industry, renowned for its premium Blue Mountain Coffee, faces significant challenges due to climate change, market volatility, and other economic factors. To navigate these uncertain times, both the government and farmers are implementing adaptive...
Navigating Uncertain Times: Strategies for Coffee-Producing Countries & Farmers
The global coffee industry is facing economic and environmental challenges, from fluctuating market prices and rising production costs to climate change and supply chain disruptions. For coffee-producing countries and farmers, adapting to these uncertainties is...
America’s Trade Wars: Brewing Trouble for the Global Coffee Industry
America, the world’s largest coffee consumer, ironically plays a disruptive role in the global coffee industry through its aggressive trade policies. While the U.S. imports over $5 billion worth of coffee annually, its reliance on tariffs and participation in trade...
Venture Capital and Small Coffee Businesses: Weighing the Pros and Cons
The coffee industry’s renaissance, fueled by venture capital (VC), has created both opportunities and challenges for small businesses. While VC funding can catapult artisanal roasters, indie cafés, and innovative startups into the mainstream, it also introduces...
CAMGAR Farm’s Hot Coffee Sweet & Spicy Gourmet Jelly: A Bold Innovation in Flavor
In the world of gourmet condiments, CAMGAR Farm has made waves with their Hot Coffee Sweet & Spicy Gourmet Jelly. This product is not just a condiment—it’s a culinary innovation that combines unexpected flavors to create a truly unique experience. Now, through...
Camgar Farm: Brewing Innovation with Jamaican Coffee Creations
Nestled in the heart of Jamaica, Camgar Farm has transformed from a humble coffee grower into a trailblazer of inventive, value-added coffee products. What began in 2018 as a passion for cultivating Jamaica’s renowned coffee beans has blossomed into a brand synonymous...
The Hidden Forces Shaping the Coffee Industry
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, supporting a multi-billion-dollar industry that spans continents. While most discussions focus on flavors, brewing techniques, and sustainability, there are lesser-known factors that deeply influence the...
Jamaica’s Coffee Legacy: The World’s Largest Producer from 1800-1840
During the early 19th century, Jamaica held a prestigious position in the global coffee industry, becoming the world's largest producer of coffee from 1800 to 1840. This remarkable era not only shaped the island's economy but also had lasting effects on its cultural...