How Jamaica’s coffee sector is evolving
Between 1800 and 1840, Jamaica became one of the largest coffee producers in the world – producing an estimated 70,000 tonnes per year. However, following...
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How Jamaica's coffee sector is evolving
Between 1800 and 1840, Jamaica became one of the largest coffee producers in the world – producing an estimated 70,000 tonnes per year. However, following the abolition of slavery, the island’s coffee production declined significantly, and its coffee sector underwent a complete restructuring. Today, Jamaica is renowned for its Blue Mountain coffee, one of the most sought-after and expensive coffees in the world. But many smallholder producers struggle to keep… read more
Between 1800 and 1840, Jamaica became one of the largest coffee producers in the world – producing an estimated 70,000 tonnes per year. However, following the abolition of slavery, the island’s coffee production declined significantly, and its coffee sector underwent… read more
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