In an effort to rejuvenate its coffee industry, Honduras has announced an investment exceeding $3 million. Honduras, a key ICE supplier, faces setbacks since 2020: adverse weather, production drops, and migration crisis impacting coffee sector. Despite these challenges, the recent uptick in coffee prices on the New York Stock Exchange (ICE Future US) signals a […]
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