Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Nairobi Date: May 19, 2026 Executive Summary: FAS Nairobi forecasts Kenya coffee production to reach 950,000 60 kg bags in MY 2026/27, a 12 percent increase over the previous estimate. The growth is driven by new harvested area, improved crop care, and farmer reinvestment
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Author: Ali Alzakary – Dubai. This article discusses the GCP public consultation Coffee SR Code 2026 and its relevance for stakeholders. Event: GCP webinar, 19 May 2026 Source: Global Coffee Platform (GCP) public consultation launch materials and webinar Stakeholders across the coffee value chain invited to review proposed updates and provide feedback by 19 June
Author: Qahwa World – London Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) – Coffee Market Report, April 2026 Report number: N/A (monthly market report) Date: May 2026 ICO Composite Indicator Price averages 266.24 US cents/lb; Robusta drops 6.9% (fifth consecutive monthly decline); certified stocks remain at historically low levels. LONDON, May 2026 — The International Coffee Organization
Author: Qahwa World Source: Global Coffee Platform (GCP) official documentation Date: May 19, 2026This article offers a GCP sustainability review based on the most recent official documentation. Executive Summary: The Global Coffee Platform (GCP) has initiated a five year review of its Coffee Sustainability Reference Code and Equivalence Mechanism in 2026. The Equivalence Mechanism assesses
Author: Qahwa World Source: Reuters (Heejin Kim) Date: May 19, 2026. This article discusses why the Starbucks Korea head fired Tank Day, which is the main subject of this article. Executive Summary: Starbucks Korea head Sohn Jeong-hyun was fired after a marketing campaign called “Tank Day” sparked public outrage. The campaign promoted a line of
Author: Qahwa World – Jakarta Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Jakarta Office Report Number: ID2026-0021 Date: May 15, 2026 Executive Summary • Indonesian coffee production for MY 2026/27 is forecast at 11.38 million 60-kg bags, down 8% from the previous year. • Robusta output falls to 10 million bags, a drop of 1 million
Author: Qahwa World Source: Barchart (Rich Asplund) Date: May 18, 2026 Coffee prices decline ample supplies is the main story as the market experiences significant changes. Executive Summary: July arabica coffee fell to a 1.5 year low on Monday, closing down 1.01 percent. July robusta posted a 4 week low, closing down 1.75 percent. The
Author: Qahwa World Source: Official press release from JDE Coffee B.V. Date: May 18, 2026 Executive Summary: JDE Coffee B.V. (formerly JDE Peet’s N.V.) secured approval from bondholders for proposed amendments to six series of euro notes. The total outstanding nominal amount across all six note series is 3.45 billion euros. Noteholders’ meetings were held
Author: Qahwa World Dubai Source: Official announcement Date: May 18, 2026 Executive Summary: Applications for Youth Academy are now open in Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. Malaysia deadline is June 7, 2026, with interviews on June 18 and 19, and winners announced June 30. UK deadline is June 14, 2026, with
Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Nairobi Date: May 19, 2026 Executive Summary: FAS Nairobi forecasts Kenya coffee production to reach 950,000 60 kg bags...
Author: Qahwa World – London Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) – Coffee Market Report, April 2026 Report number: N/A (monthly market report) Date: May 2026 ICO Composite Indicator Price averages...
Author: Qahwa World – Jakarta Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Jakarta Office Report Number: ID2026-0021 Date: May 15, 2026 Executive Summary • Indonesian coffee production for MY 2026/27 is...
Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary The barista role has shifted from a simple drink maker to a quality controller, hospitality professional, and skilled storyteller....
