The European Commission calls for diversification The EC called on coffee-producing countries on April 11th 2003 to diversify in response to the 30-year low in coffee prices. Indeed, the Commission... 20/05/2004
Lower coffee production is forecast The USDA is forecasting lower world coffee production in 2003/04, with a reduction of some 13% as a result of declines in production in Brazil. Cof... 20/05/2004
Initiative for sustainable coffee production is launched On December 8 th -9 th 2003 a joint UNCTAD, IISD initiative led to the establishment of an interim steering committee for the creation of a "S... 20/05/2004
Further price decline On October 22nd, Reuters reported a further slump in coffee prices with December coffee futures down 1.35 cents per pound at 42.50 c/lb. 30/11/2001