By Ali Al Zakary – Dubai | Source: World Coffee Championships Official Website | May 9, 2026 | 2 min read. This article covers the current World Cup Tasters Championship 2026, giving you an overview of the competition, finalists, and key information. Four finalists from Japan, Switzerland, United States, and Vietnam to compete for the
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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
Bangkok – Qahwa World Chief Executive of the Specialty Coffee Association, Yannis Apostolopoulos, told the Bangkok Post that the global coffee market is undergoing a structural transformation, as coffee-producing countries are no longer limited to exporting but are also emerging as major consumption markets, reshaping global demand dynamics. He noted that this shift is clearly
Dubai – Qahwa World The European Commission has unveiled a new package of measures aimed at simplifying the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), while also expanding the regulation to include soluble coffee. The announcement brings greater clarity to a regulation that has faced repeated delays since it was first proposed in 2021. The
Dubai – Qahwa World A quiet change in the records of the World Coffee Championships has sparked controversy across the specialty coffee industry after “Taiwan” was replaced with “Chinese Taipei” in the official listing of the 2026 World Latte Art Champion. The change came days after Taiwanese barista Bala claimed victory at the World Latte
Dubai – Qahwa World The ongoing war involving Iran is increasing production costs in the global coffee sector, mainly due to rising fertilizer prices. These higher costs are raising concern among producers, analysts, and financial institutions about future supply and added pressure on smallholder farmers. Recent industry assessments indicate that the current harvest cycle is
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...
