Results for tag: "Raw Coffee Beans"

The raw coffee beans market encompasses the initial supply chain segment of the coffee industry where unroasted, or green, coffee beans are produced and traded. Coffee begins its journey as a seed inside a fruit, commonly known as a coffee cherry, grown on the Coffea plant. These plants thrive in the "Bean Belt," a geographical zone between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Once the cherries are ripe, they are harvested, processed, and dried. The beans are then sorted by size and quality, a process that sets the groundwork for the flavor profile and value of the final product. Trading of raw coffee beans occurs in various forms, catering to diverse markets such as fair trade, organic, single-origin, and commodity coffees. The raw beans are purchased by coffee roasters who transform their flavor through the roasting process. The beans' provenance, along with their species—Arabica or Robusta—greatly influences the characteristics and price of the beans. In the raw coffee beans market, several prominent companies play a crucial role. Some of them include Olam International, a major player with a diversified product range and supply chain; Mercon Coffee Group, known for their expertise in sourcing and logistics; Volcafe, a division of ED&F Man, specializing in various coffee types; and Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, considered the world’s leading green coffee service group. These companies contribute to the dynamic trading landscape, providing coffee roasting businesses Show Less Read more