200 representatives of GI producers some 35 countries gathered in Guadalajara (Mexico), on 29 September, 2011 for the 5th General Assembly of oriGIn and adopted a comprehensive strategy to promote Geographical Indications (GIs) protection at the global level for the biennium 2012-2013. This strategy is contained in the Declaration of Guadalajara. click origin09.29.11PR for complete…
oriGIn Report September 2011 (page 2)
CBB is a regional problem. Whatever you choose to do/not do to reduce CBB, affects all the other Kona coffee farmers. CHOP & CHIP 3 yr. Fallow If you choose to fallow your coffee orchard due to CBB, because: · The % of CBB in your cherry, makes it not profitable · You cannot afford or don’t…
It’s harvest time in Kona folks. Time to walk the orchard and watch those first beans changin’ color, creepin’ towards red. Is it too early to call in the pickers? , you ask yourself. Should I pick this round myself? Why didn’t I fix up the drying deck in the off season, cause now there’s…
Latest regarding the Safeway Kona Select Brand Kona coffee dispute prompts class-action lawsuit September 15, 2011 – 10:08pm By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER | The Associated Press “HONOLULU — A spat involving Safeway and Hawaii coffee growers is still brewing, even after the supermarket giant agreed to change labeling on its Kona blend coffee…” read the…