coffee trade Flashcards
What are the two main types of coffee beans?
Arabica and Robusta
Which type of coffee bean is more expensive and of higher quality?
Arabica
What percentage of coffee production is Arabica?
Around 70%
In which regions does coffee typically grow?
South America, the Caribbean, Southeastern Asia, and Africa
Which country exports 20% of the world’s coffee?
Brazil
What diseases can affect coffee plants?
- Coffee leaf rust
- Berry disease
- Bacteria blight
What pest is known to destroy coffee plants?
Black twig borer
What role do TNCs play in the coffee trade?
They buy beans from farmers, process them, and control the global market
What percentage of the coffee price do farmers in LIDCs or EDCs typically receive?
7-10%
What is the ‘race to the bottom’ in coffee production?
Small producers compete by lowering prices and cutting regulations
What is the purpose of the Fairtrade foundation established in 1992?
To promote brands that support farmers in LIDCs
What is the Fairtrade minimum price?
The price buyers must pay to producers to avoid poverty
What additional benefit does Fairtrade provide to local communities?
Fairtrade premium for community development
Fill in the blank: Coffee is produced in LIDCs and consumed in _______.
ACs
What significant impact did the Fairtrade campaign have within ten years of its establishment?
increased production and global sales by 80%
What type of farming in Brazil and Vietnam leads to loss of biodiversity?
Intensive farming
What are the major coffee importing regions?
- USA
- Europe
- Japan
- Canada
- Russia
How do price fluctuations in coffee affect farmers?
Many producers go out of business due to inability to afford production at low prices
What is the amount of coffee Brazil produces per year?
2.5 tonnes
True or False: Fairtrade works with farmers to maintain environmental standards.
True
