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Japan eyes Rwandan coffee

The Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ), a group that raises awareness and deepens understanding of coffee among consumers and growers is ‘very’ keen on Rwandan coffee and its members plan to visit the country next year to explore opportunities. According to Robinah Uwera, an official in charge of international coffee marketing at the National Agriculture Export Board (NAEB), the interest was noted last week when NAEB officials participated in an exhibition attended by over 6,000 Japanese and organised by SCAJ, , in Tokyo, Japan.
A farmer shows off his coffee. Japan is eyeing Rwanda's coffee. The New Times file.
A farmer shows off his coffee. Japan is eyeing Rwanda's coffee. The New Times file.
James Karuhanga