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                  Washed and Unwashed (Natural) Coffee

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                  Washed and Unwashed (Natural) Coffee

                  While most of the world's specialty coffees are washed, taste preferences are ultimately determined by the palates of buyers at the cupping table and by consumers.

                  Download Now Apr 09, 2021
                  Washed and Unwashed (Natural) Coffee
                  • An overview of Washed and Unwashed Coffee (PDF)

                  TECHNICAL RESOURCES

                  • Opportunities for Circular and Inclusive Diversification in Agriculture (OCIDA)
                    Project Overviews

                    Opportunities for Circular and Inclusive Diversification in Agriculture (OCIDA)

                    Project Overviews Sep 12, 2024
                  • République démocratique du Congo
                    Country Overviews

                    République démocratique du Congo

                    Country Overviews Oct 3, 2023
                  • Democratic Republic of Congo Country Overview
                    Country Overviews

                    Democratic Republic of Congo Country Overview

                    Country Overviews Oct 3, 2023
                  • MECIHO: Multisectoral Collaboration for Inclusive Health and Opportunities for Women
                    Project Overviews

                    MECIHO: Multisectoral Collaboration for Inclusive Health and Opportunities for Women

                    Project Overviews Mar 3, 2023
                  • State of the Smallholder Coffee Farmer Project Overview
                    Project Overviews

                    State of the Smallholder Coffee Farmer Project Overview

                    Project Overviews Mar 23, 2022
                  • Coffee & Cocoa Map
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                    Coffee & Cocoa Map

                    Project Overviews Feb 17, 2022
                  • Coffee
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                    Coffee

                    Technical Approaches Jan 24, 2022

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