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The US-originated "Coffee Tariff Shock" in 2025: How will the world and Japan react? And what does that mean for a sustainable future?
In April 2025, US President Donald Trump suddenly announced a large-scale tariff policy of imposing a uniform 10% additional tariff on all imports. What shocked the world in particular was the full-scale introduction of tariffs on coffee beans . This was an unprecedented move, as the US had hardly imposed any tariffs on raw coffee beans up until then.
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2050 COFFEE × Bean Voyage: A future where women producers are supported through coffee
International Women's Day and the Current State of the Coffee Industry
International Women's Day was celebrated last week on March 8th. Originating from the movement to secure and improve the rights of female workers, this day has become a day to think about and promote the empowerment of women around the world.
However, even now, more than 100 years after the initial demonstration in 1904, the harm and loss of opportunity caused by gender discrimination and inequality in society have not been fully resolved, and this remains a major issue in the coffee industry as well.
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Where does all that coffee come from?
We all know that Starbucks and other chains brew an incredible amount of coffee every day, just like the cup of coffee we casually drink every morning.
But have you ever wondered when, where, and by whom those coffee beans were grown, and what route they took to get to your cup? -
Will coffee become a luxury item in 2050? Rising prices point to the future of coffee
Your morning coffee may become a luxury item in the future. Due to climate change and global supply issues, coffee bean prices have skyrocketed in recent years. International prices have already reached their highest levels in decades, and some are...
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From Monday, December 2nd to Monday, January 13th, we will be holding a store event called "Warm & Sustainable Holidays" to coincide with the winter holiday season!
2050 COFFEE will be holding a winter holiday event called "Warm & Sustainable Holidays" from Monday, December 2, 2024 to Monday, January 13, 2025 (national holiday). 2050 COFFEE aims to realize a better future for coffee, and the keyword they...
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Starting from October 1st, "International Coffee Day," we will be holding a store event for one month where you can enjoy coffee from various countries and limited edition menus!
2050 COFFEE will be holding an event called "Travel the world with coffee! ~ International coffee month ~" at their stores for one month from October 1st (Tuesday) to October 31st (Thursday). For 2050 COFFEE, which aims to realize a...