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InterviewDubai – Qahwa World The 5th Wave Podcast published a long interview with Yannis Apostolopoulos, CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), under the title “The Past, Present and Future of Specialty Coffee.”Given the importance of the insights shared, Qahwa World republishes the full conversation with minor editorial adaptation. In today’s episode we’re speaking with</p>
Cofee CommunityThe Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, signed by Chief Executive Officer Yannis Apostolopoulos, highlighting a transformative year marked by new quality standards, record membership growth, scientific advancements, and unprecedented global expansion in education and events — all with a strong focus on sustainability, research, and equitable value distribution across the</p>
InterviewDubai – Ali Alzakary Coffee is more than a morning ritual—it’s a global industry steeped in history, power dynamics, and untapped potential. In this riveting interview, Burke Campbell, a Cree-Métis Canadian who traded the oil sands of Alberta for the coffee farms of Honduras, shares his journey of connecting the dots between resource extraction, economic</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has launched its global campaign to celebrate International Coffee Day (ICD), observed every year on October 1. The theme for 2025 is “Embracing Collaboration More Than Ever.” The ICO emphasized that this celebration is an opportunity to underline the vital role of collaboration across the coffee</p>
ReflectionsBy: Kim Thompson , Co-founder of “RAW Coffee Company The global coffee industry is in a period of rapid flux. Record-breaking auction prices, unprecedented mergers, volatile commodity markets, and mounting climate pressures are reshaping how coffee is grown, traded, and consumed. Against this backdrop, RAW Coffee Company is setting a clear course: to lead with integrity,</p>
NewsDubai, September 1, 2025 (Qahwa World) – The annual Grounds for Health Auction will return on Thursday, September 18, offering roasters around the world the chance to acquire rare, high-quality green coffees and specialty equipment while directly supporting lifesaving women’s health programs in coffee-growing communities. This year’s auction features contributions from some of the most</p>
InterviewDubai – Ali Alzakary In the thriving landscape of specialty coffee in the UAE, the name Saeed Rashid Al Baloushi stands out as a young entrepreneur who turned his passion for coffee into an inspiring success story. From founding El Matador Coffee Roasters to launching Lama Café, his path was anything but easy. Licensing hurdles,</p>
NewsDubai, 23 August 2025 (Qahwa World) – In the world of coffee, the journey from a ripe cherry on a tropical tree to the steaming brew in your mug is a tale of art, science, and global tradition. The coffee processing stage—where the fruit is transformed into green beans ready for roasting—is the crucible where</p>
Cofee CommunityDubai, August 20, 2025 (Qahwa World) – The announcement by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) yesterday of an innovative scientific initiative to safeguard the authenticity of Tarrazú coffee using advanced nuclear techniques has sparked a wave of questions about this coffee and its unique value. In response, Qahwa World seeks to shed light on</p>
NewsAugust 17, 2025 – Brazil (Qahwa World) – The 2025 coffee harvest in Brazil’s Cerrado Mineiro region is advancing steadily, with 81% of the crop already harvested, according to the Cerrado Coffee Growers Cooperative (Expocacer). Expocacer manages 84,900 hectares of cultivated land, of which 71,400 hectares are in active production. Farmers in the Cerrado Mineiro</p>
NewsU.S. coffee chain Bluestone Lane will start in August selling an espresso coffee made from farm foods such as date seeds, guava and sunflower, seen by some as a more sustainable option than coffee beans. The beanless coffee, to be sold in all 58 Bluestone’s U.S. stores, will be supplied by Seattle-based startup Atomo Coffee,</p>
