Ali Alzakary – Dubai | Source: BusinessTech Executive Summary Coffee species: Coffea racemosa – one of the rarest in the world Location: KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, South Africa (Ballito and Hluhluwe) Key grower: Charles Dennison, founder of Cultivar Coffee and Racemosa Coffee Current cultivation: ~15,000 trees propagated over 10 years Annual output (2025): ~350 kg (equal
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By Serkan Oral – Qahwa World Coffex Istanbul 2026, which runs from May 8 to 10, 2026 at the Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICEC) , transforms the coffee industry into a meeting point for professionals and enthusiasts alike with its multi‑layered structure extending from production to experience. As Turkey’s first and only coffee fair, the
An interview with Michael Trung, Authorized SCA Trainer, coffee consultant, and founder of iO Coffee Dubai – Ali Alzakary Most coffee conversations start with a tasting note: chocolate, jasmine, dried fruit. But what if we started instead with a shipping container stuck at customs? Or a farmer watching months of work split open in a
By Ali Al Zakary – Dubai | Source: World Coffee Championships Official Website | May 10, 2026 | 2 min read Le Quang Cuong (Nicky) of Vietnam Wins 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship Final rankings: Vietnam first, Switzerland second, United States third, Japan fourth The World Coffee Championships have announced Le Quang Cuong (known as Nicky),
By Ali AlZakary – Dubai | Source: World Coffee Championships Official Website | May 9, 2026 | 2 min read 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship Announces Finalists in Bangkok Four finalists from Japan, Switzerland, United States, and Vietnam to compete for the title The World Coffee Championships have announced the finalists for the 2026 World Cup
By Ali Al Zakary – Moscow & Dubai | May 9, 2026 | 4 min read Imports from Russia reached $641,900 in first quarter, while chicory purchases fell 15% 📋 Executive Summary – Key Data from US Statistics Service 🇺🇸 Soluble coffee imports from Russia (Q1 2026): $641,900 (3.5x higher than Q1 2025) 📉 Soluble coffee
By Ali Al Zakary – Dubai | May 8, 2026 | 9 min read European Commission Simplifies Deforestation Regulation (EUDR 2023/1115): Soluble Coffee In, Leather Out, US Demands Rejected 📋 Executive Summary – What’s New in the Simplification? ✅ Micro & small operators (under 10 employees or €2M turnover): exempt from geolocation coordinates (postal address
Dubai — Qahwa World DrinkIt, the digital coffee shop chain, has announced a partnership with Victoria Arduino to host a professional workshop in Dubai on May 20, 2026, focused on beverage innovation, product development, and the commercial strategy behind bestselling drinks. The three-hour workshop will take place at the Victoria Arduino headquarters in Dubai and
Dubai – Qahwa Word Arabica coffee futures fell to a two-week low on Thursday, weighed down by growing expectations of a bumper crop in Brazil. These developments have had a significant impact on arabica coffee prices, especially given Brazil’s bumper crop forecasts. Meanwhile, robusta prices edged higher. In fact, arabica coffee prices may fluctuate in
A new electrochemical method promises to do what refractometers and taste-testers alone cannot: measure both strength and roast quality in a single sip. Dubai – Qahwa World There is a...
Dubai – Qahwa World That morning cup of coffee might do more than just wake you up—it could enhance your mood and mental performance even if you skip the caffeine...
IHCAFE forecasts continued growth in 2026/27 supported by plant nutrition, area expansion, and new plantations; exports rise 7.5% but differentiated coffee share drops sharply in early data. TEGUCIGALPA — Qahwa...
SEOUL – Qahwa World As the global search intensifies for effective solutions to both the climate crisis and the growing burden of organic waste, a recent scientific breakthrough offers an...
