The dollar continues to rise against the Peruvian Sol, which has declined in value vs. the greenback over 9% this year.
Via El Comercio Peru (Google Translate with editors corrections for clarity – original below.)
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Coffee Processing: From Farm to Ship, See it happen!
Ever wondered about what’s behind your morning cup of coffee?
For those interested in seeing what happens to coffee after it’s been harvested, washed, dried, and loaded into bags, here’s your post!
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Real People, Really Good Coffee, Update August 2015
Update 09/12: The coffee has passed FDA inspection, it should clear Customs in the next few days!
In this post see the 2015 coffee lineup!
At this writing we’re waiting for the coffee to be loaded into a container & sent to Peruvian Customs. Just a few more hurdles & it should be on it’s way to your cup. (yes!)
The time has flown by, and at last we can look back and realize that we’ve accomplished our goal, which was to find excellent coffee & buy as much as possible direct from the grower. There are only so many things that a class or school can teach about importing coffee. Ultimately, you just have to do it, and roll with the punches as they come.
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Is Peru Firing Shots in the Currency Wars?
In today’s Gestion is an article regarding comments by Eduardo Amorrortu of Peru’s Association of Exporters, who says the Peruvian Sol needs to fall further in order to remain competitive.
While Brazil and Columbia currencies have fallen considerably more than Peru (Brazil 2.66 vs dollar at the beginning of the year- now 3.51, Columbia then 2377.50 – now 2960.89, both had fallen double digits before as well.)
The Peruvian Sol started the year at 2.985 vs the dollar (at this writing 3.23, having fallen even more since the China devaluation.)
As each exporting nation seeks to gain an advantage (which ultimately no one can,) China has fired the latest salvo in the recent devaluation, but already there are calls to respond:
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Coffee Festival Villa Rica Peru 2015
We were fortunate to be in Villa Rica for the 45th Annual Coffee Festival this year. Running from July 18th through the 28th, this festival not only spotlights coffee, but features a marathon, daily tours of local coffee farms, music, and delicious foods at an ongoing Gastronomic Fair aptly named “With the Flavor of Coffee.”
The festival offers a chance to meet with local producers, learn more about everything coffee, and sample many fine local javas. The municipality of Villa Rica had a display showing the various phases of coffee growth from seedling on, as well as a collection of various types of coffee plants, where one can see the difference between each variety.
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Cocoa from Piura and Tumbes selected among 50 best in the world
We love delicious and aromatic cocoa & chocolate. Peruvian cocoa was chosen in the best 50 out of 146 samples submitted by 35 countries to the Cocoa of Excellence 2015 program.
Via El Comercio Peru (Google translate with editing for clarity – original link below)
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Peruvian Sol falls to 3.20 vs the US Dollar
The Peruvian Sol continues to fall vs the US Dollar as trade imbalances and a slowing economy pressure the currency.
Great for visitors, hard on those who have borrowed in dollars.
Via El Comercio Peru:
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A Little Further South Now on Facebook!
Although I set up a Facebook page for A Little Further South some weeks ago, I just recently got around to installing “like” buttons on the site. You’ll now notice the Fb button on every page. Feel free to tell all your friends. Thanks for your support of direct market coffee!
Real People, Really Good Coffee – Urbano Taipe, Fundo Santa Maria
Today in Real People, Really Good Coffee we take a look at the scenes behind one of our micro lots of Specialty coffee. Urbano Taipe, Fundo Santa Maria.
Urbano is committed to producing high quality coffee & we’re pleased to be able to bring some to you…
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Updates Coming Soon
There are lots of stories and photos to share, but internet has been an issue. Don’t despair, We’ll be back in civilization soon!
Update 8/2/15
We’re still in Villa Rica awaiting the final processing and shipping to Lima. All looks well for Wednesday (hopefully) and we should have a good (vs dialup speed) internet connection late this week. Meanwhile, I keep taking pictures, and gathering info for upcoming posts.
The coffee will be at our warehouse soon, and on its way to Peruvian customs and the US shortly thereafter. You’re going to love these coffees!
Thanks for your patience. It’s a challenge to be offline, but it’s true when we say, “We go direct to the farm, so you don’t have to!”