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Notes from the trading desk
Practical explainers on grading, regulation, origin seasonality and the mechanics of soft-commodity trade.
EUDR: what buyers must ask their suppliers
A practical guide for cocoa and coffee buyers on the questions to ask suppliers to be ready for the EU Deforestation Regulation.
Read the note →Understanding cocoa grading and bean count
A plain-language explainer of cocoa bean count, moisture, mould, slaty and defect tolerances: the numbers behind a cocoa specification.
Read the note →Robusta vs Arabica for industrial roasters
How Robusta and Arabica differ in screen size, cup profile, price and use: a guide for industrial roasters sourcing both.
Read the note →West and Central Africa harvest calendar
A month-by-month guide to cocoa and coffee harvest timing across West and Central Africa for buyers planning sourcing.
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