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
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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: Coffee World Source: CNN/ctvnews Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary: Hong Kong, a city of 7.5 million people, has begun growing coffee on Lantau Island despite urban conditions. Ringo Lam, a former tech entrepreneur, started the project after bringing 100 coffee seeds from Panama six years ago. About 80 of the 100 seeds sprouted,
Source: Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Date: May 18, 2026 Executive Summary The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) released updated rules for the 2026 World Barista Championship (WBC) in Panama from October 22 to 25. Changes include adjustments to water served to judges and clarified language on espresso shot quantities for the
Netherlands – Ali Azakary | Qahwa World On May 4, the European Commission published its “simplification” package for the Deforestation Regulation. Some saw it as genuine relief. Others called it cosmetic. Qahwa World concludes its interview series with industry experts. After Dr. Steffen Schwarz, Kim Thompson, Burke Campbell, John Seroney, and Michael Trung, our sixth
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....
Qahwa World – Dubai | May 14, 2026 | 7 min read | Source: WCR Annual Report 2025 Executive Summary World Coffee Research released its 2025 annual report covering...
Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Mexico City Office Report Number: MX2026-0026 Date: May 14, 2026 Executive Summary Mexico coffee production forecast at 4.1 million...
