DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Drinkit, the global café chain operating under a digital-first model and founded in 2016 as part of Dodo Brands, is accelerating its expansion in Dubai following strong year-on-year growth across its network. According to Katerina Borodich, Chief Executive Officer of Drinkit UAE, the brand is set to double its local network
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Singapore – QAHWA WORLD Six coffee shops from the Middle East have earned positions in the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 ranking, announced on 16 February during CoffeeFest Madrid 2026, marking a significant milestone for the region’s speciality coffee sector. The United Arab Emirates secured two placements in the global Top 100, reinforcing its
Bujumbura – QAHWA WORLD Preliminary reports from Burundi and Rwanda indicate promising prospects for the 2026 coffee harvest, with an estimated combined total of around 40,000 metric tonnes (MT) of high-quality green coffee. Teams in both countries have shared insights on volume, quality, and sustainability initiatives supporting farmers. Burundi Harvest Outlook Burundi’s coffee harvest for
Melbourne – QAHWA WORLD The Coffee Industry Heroes Awards have revealed the 2026 finalists, recognizing individuals and businesses making a significant impact on Australia’s coffee industry. The awards, part of the Melbourne Coffee Expo 2026, will take place alongside the MICE Opening Party at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre – Courtyard Venue on Thursday,
Moscow – QAHWA WORLD Russia recorded solid growth in its instant coffee exports in 2025, with total export value rising 28% year-on-year to exceed $366 million. According to the Federal Center for Agricultural Export Development, Agroexport, citing expert estimates, the shipments included coffee extracts, essences, concentrates, and finished products based on them. In volume terms,
AMSTERDAM – QAHWA WORLD In a year defined by unprecedented economic headwinds, JDE Peet’s (EURONEXT: JDEP) has delivered a powerful financial performance, proving the resilience of its global coffee portfolio. The company today reported an impressive 15.3% organic sales growth for 2025, successfully shielding its margins against a massive EUR 1.6 billion surge in cost
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – QHWAW WORLD The countdown has officially begun for the global specialty coffee community. With World of Coffee San Diego 2026 just around the corner, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced that “Early Bird” registration rates are set to expire on March 1, 2026. This leaves attendees with just one week
MOSCOW – QAHWA WORLD Russia has officially revised its national standard for instant coffee, marking the first update since 1994. According to Readovka, the previous GOST standard, introduced in January 1994, applied only to powdered instant coffee. The newly adopted regulation significantly broadens the classification and aligns it with today’s market realities. Expanded Product Classification
MOSCOW – QAHWA WORLD The Russian coffee market continues to reach record sales levels, driven by strong domestic demand and rising per capita coffee consumption. According to analysis by Roif Expert, the market volume increased by approximately 300 billion rubles in recent periods, marking the highest level recorded since monitoring began. Analysts note that this
Tradition Anchors Growth as Pods, Specialty and RTD Gain Ground DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Italy’s coffee sector is projected to expand steadily through 2031, supported by strong domestic consumption, product...
DUBAI – QAHWA January 2026 was not merely the start of a new calendar year for the International Coffee Organization (ICO); it served as a critical testing ground for the...
DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD The saying about fruit and doctors might need an update: your daily cup of coffee could also play a role in keeping your mind active as...
DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD For many, drinking coffee after a heavy meal is not just a social ritual, but a functional tool for the body. According to a report by...
