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The country is facing a challenge in meeting the increasing demand for coffee amid limited local production, the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. said. Coffee Board President Pacita “Chit” Juan shared that the country’s demand for coffee is around 150,000 to 200,000 metric tons (MT), however,...

Over the past years, coffee production in the country has been dwindling despite the growing demand for it. Aging farmers, coffee growers switching to other crops, and conversion of agricultural land to real estate are all contributing factors to this decline.  In a bid to address these...