Vinh Hiep joins Vietnam’s delegation at the 134th International Coffee Council
Vinh Hiep participated in Vietnam’s delegation to the 134th session of the International Coffee Council in Colombia from 3 to 7 October 2022. Thai Nhu Hiep joined the delegation in his role with the Vietnam Coffee–Cocoa Association, VICOFA.
International discussion on the coffee sector
The meeting brought coffee-producing and consuming countries together to discuss issues affecting the industry. The programme included exchanges with International Coffee Organization representatives, including Jose Sette.
Topics included farmer livelihoods, climate pressures, rising input costs and the relationship between coffee production and forests. These issues influence the conditions under which growers produce coffee and the decisions made across the trading chain.
Connecting Vietnam with the wider industry
Participation provided an opportunity to share perspectives from Vietnam and hear the concerns of other origins and markets. For a coffee business, such exchanges help connect practical experience in production and trade with international discussions about the sector’s future.
Vinh Hiep’s involvement formed part of its engagement with industry organisations and partners. The event offered a setting to discuss the shared challenges facing coffee communities and the businesses connecting them with markets.
