Honduras anticipates a significant increase in coffee exports for the 2024/25 season. Industry leaders project a 14.5% rise, reaching 5.37 million 60-kilo bags compared to the previous period. This growth comes despite concerns about new EU regulations. Pedro Mendoza, head of Honduras’ coffee organization, Ihcafe, attributes the export boost to improved production. Farmers have invested […]
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