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Impact of Political Decisions

Impact of Political Decisions

Political decisions can have far-reaching consequences. And the coffee industry in Ecuador is no exception. One such decision that had a significant impact was the introduction of a new currency....

Impact of Political Decisions

Political decisions can have far-reaching consequences. And the coffee industry in Ecuador is no exception. One such decision that had a significant impact was the introduction of a new currency....

Origins of Ecuadorian Coffee

Origins of Ecuadorian Coffee

Ecuador has a rich history in the world of coffee exports. Coffee made its way to Ecuador in the mid-19th century, and for a long time, it was one of...

Origins of Ecuadorian Coffee

Ecuador has a rich history in the world of coffee exports. Coffee made its way to Ecuador in the mid-19th century, and for a long time, it was one of...

Role of Coffee Producers & Local Communities

Role of Coffee Producers & Local Communities

While Ecuador has long been renowned as a coffee-producing nation, there needs to be more clarity regarding local consumption. It's a humorous paradox that many Ecuadorians are sipping cups of...

Role of Coffee Producers & Local Communities

While Ecuador has long been renowned as a coffee-producing nation, there needs to be more clarity regarding local consumption. It's a humorous paradox that many Ecuadorians are sipping cups of...

Natural disasters and economic impact

Natural disasters and economic impact

The lush regions where coffee is grown are susceptible to various natural disasters, such as floods, droughts, and landslides. These events can destroy entire coffee plantations, resulting in substantial financial...

Natural disasters and economic impact

The lush regions where coffee is grown are susceptible to various natural disasters, such as floods, droughts, and landslides. These events can destroy entire coffee plantations, resulting in substantial financial...

Limited visibility for coffee producers

Limited visibility for coffee producers

Once the beans are harvested, Ecuadorian coffee producers often lose visibility of what happens next, unable to trace their coffee's exact path from the farm to the cup. This lack...

Limited visibility for coffee producers

Once the beans are harvested, Ecuadorian coffee producers often lose visibility of what happens next, unable to trace their coffee's exact path from the farm to the cup. This lack...

What Makes Ecuadorian Coffee Special

What Makes Ecuadorian Coffee Special

It's all about how it's grown and processed. In the past few years, Ecuador has made impressive farming techniques. Coffee in Ecuador is mainly cultivated on small family farms that...

What Makes Ecuadorian Coffee Special

It's all about how it's grown and processed. In the past few years, Ecuador has made impressive farming techniques. Coffee in Ecuador is mainly cultivated on small family farms that...