Addis Ababa – Qahwa World × Buna Kurs The 22nd African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition (AFCC&E) concluded in Addis Ababa, capping three days of trade engagement, policy dialogue, and industry competition that brought the global African coffee value chain together under one roof. Held at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC) alongside the 3rd
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Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee market prices ended Friday’s sessions with a significant decline, as March Arabica coffee contracts dropped by 3.84% to close at -11.85, while March Robusta coffee fell by 1.75% to close at -67. This downward trend persisted throughout the week, with Arabica hitting a 6-month low and Robusta reaching its lowest
Dubai – Coffee World In a land where time has been measured by tea harvest seasons for millennia, the rise of coffee appears as an economic and cultural miracle achieved in record time. China is no longer just a massive consumer market for global corporations; it has transformed into a “global laboratory” re-engineering the taste
By Fabricio Scocco The global matcha market is standing at a precarious crossroads. While the vibrant green powder has become a staple of wellness culture in the Northern Hemisphere, a new player is beginning to stir: South America. As an industry, we must face a sobering reality—matcha production is not infinitely scalable. When South America
Moscow – Qahwa World The Center for Research in Perspective Technologies (CRPT) has announced that hundreds of Russian manufacturers and importers have entered the final and critical stage of preparing for the “Chestny ZNAK” (Honest Mark) mandatory digital labeling system for coffee products, scheduled to launch on June 1, 2026. The system operator emphasized that
Addis Ababa – Qahwa World x Buna Kurs As the AFCA conference continues, a focused side event at Creative Hub Ethiopia turned attention to an often-overlooked part of the coffee cherry: cascara. Sip, Savor, Sustain: Ethiopian Cascara Tasting brought together industry professionals, creatives, coffee producers, and coffee enthusiasts to explore how circular economy practices can
Brewing Africa’s Next Generation Addis Ababa – Qahwa World x Buna Kurs The 22nd African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition (AFCC&E) officially opened today at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC), marking a major milestone for Africa’s coffee sector. Following yesterday’s pre-conference Sustainability Day workshops, the event welcomed over 2,000 delegates from more than 25
Addis Ababa – Qahwa World Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) announced the details of its 2026 Global Coffee Fund (the Fund) program at the African Fine Coffee Association Conference and Exhibition. The Fund was developed to expand access to coffee quality education and advance CQI’s mission. “CQI knows that the coffee sector is facing extraordinary challenges,
Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices extended their week-long decline on Wednesday, pressured by signs of improving global supply. March arabica coffee (KCH26) closed down 8.45 cents (-2.66%), while March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) fell 49 points (-1.29%). Arabica prices dropped to a 5.75-month low, and robusta touched a six-week low. The market has been
Dubai – Coffee World In a land where time has been measured by tea harvest seasons for millennia, the rise of coffee appears as an economic and cultural miracle achieved...
Dubai – Qahwa World As climate change and escalating environmental pressures create unprecedented challenges for global coffee production, the industry is facing a critical turning point that threatens the sustainability...
Dubai – Qahwa World The United States retail sector in 2026 is undergoing a radical economic shift that financial market analysts describe as the “loosening of the caffeine grip”. While...
Dubai – Qahwa World At a time when global commodity markets are reeling from extreme climate volatility hitting traditional production belts in Brazil and Vietnam, the African continent has emerged...
