Dubai – Qahwa World The International Coffee Organization highlights a strategic direction focused on building stronger connections between origin and specialty markets, emphasizing that stronger links between origin and specialty markets mean stronger opportunities for coffee producers. The organization expresses pride in its partnership with the International Trade Centre in supporting initiatives designed to bridge
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Trieste, Italy – Qahwa World The International Coffee Convention (ICC) 2026 will be held in Trieste this October, bringing together scientists, industry leaders and policy experts to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the global coffee sector. Under the theme Coffee at the Crossroads: Climate, Consumers and Circularity, the event will examine how
Dubai – Qahwa World On Earth Day, Lavazza has introduced La Reserva de ¡Tierra! Selection, its first coffee for the professional channel certified under the regenerative agriculture standard developed by the Rainforest Alliance. The launch marks a new step in the company’s sustainability strategy, combining existing Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture certification with the newer regenerative
Dubai – Qahwa World Global coffee prices declined at the start of the week as expectations of strong supply weighed on market sentiment, particularly with Brazil’s harvest approaching. Arabica coffee had already fallen to its lowest level in several weeks, pressured by forecasts pointing to a potentially record-breaking Brazilian crop for the 2026/27 season. Analysts
Dubai – Qahwa World Tariff policies introduced during 2025 have contributed to significant shifts in the global coffee trade, pushing industry players to rethink supply chains and accelerate structural changes across the sector. In 2025, broad tariff measures were imposed on imports of green coffee beans and roasting equipment. The initial rate started at around
Dubai – Qahwa World The Cimbali Group has shared new insights on its LinkedIn account highlighting the ongoing transformation of India’s coffee market, driven by the rise of specialty coffee and the rapid expansion of café chains. Traditionally a tea-dominated country, India is witnessing a steady increase in coffee consumption, particularly among younger, urban consumers.
BANGKOK – Qahwa World As China’s coffee market undergoes rapid transformation, a new and unexpected opportunity is emerging for Thai fruit exporters. The rise of domestic coffee giants like Luckin Coffee and Cotti Coffee is not only reshaping the country’s beverage landscape but also creating strong demand for tropical fruit ingredients, an area where Thailand
VEVEY, Switzerland – Qahwa World In a decisive move reshaping the global coffee landscape, Nestlé has officially confirmed the sale of its majority stake in the renowned brand “Blue Bottle Coffee” to Centurium Capital, the private equity firm that is the largest shareholder in China’s Luckin Coffee. This announcement, made in conjunction with the company’s
Dubai – Qahwa World By invitation from Mr. Garfield Kerr, CEO of Mokha 1450, I attended yesterday evening a truly exceptional event held at Mokha 1450 Café in Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, as part of an immersive experience that reintroduced coffee as a multi-sensory art combining science, innovation, and culture. Honestly, when I first
Dubai – Qahwa World At a time when the global coffee sector stands at a historic crossroads, the journal Frontiers in Plant Science has published one of the most significant...
Dubai – Qahwa World A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that coffee’s impact reaches well beyond its caffeine content. Researchers report that both regular and decaffeinated coffee can...
Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets ended the week under renewed pressure, with Arabica futures retreating sharply after multiple failed attempts to break above key technical resistance levels. Broader macroeconomic...
Dubai – Qahwa World The coffee market has always been volatile, but in recent years fluctuations have intensified. While prices were historically shaped by harvest expectations, weather patterns, and supply–demand...
