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Author: Qahwa World Source: Mongabay (Meena Menon) Date: June 1, 2026 Climate Resilient Coffee: Excelsa and Liberica Offer Hope Executive Summary: Mongabay published this story. Arabica and Robusta face growing threats from rising temperatures and erratic rainfall. Lesser known coffee species like Excelsa and Liberica are gaining attention for their resilience and adaptability. British planter

Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) – New Delhi Office Report Number: IN2026-0026 Date: May 13, 2026 Executive Summary India MY 2026/27 coffee production forecast at 6.14 million 60-kg bags Arabica yields expected to decline 8% due to excessive rainfall followed by extended dry spell Farmgate prices for Arabica down

Trieste, Italy – Qahwa World The International Coffee Convention (ICC) 2026 will be held in Trieste this October, bringing together scientists, industry leaders and policy experts to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the global coffee sector. Under the theme Coffee at the Crossroads: Climate, Consumers and Circularity, the event will examine how

Dubai – Qahwa World This analysis is based on reporting first published by Dialogue Earth and written by Kevin Damasio. It has been adapted and republished by Qahwa World. In the hills of Minas Gerais, where much of the world’s Arabica coffee is grown, a quiet transformation is underway. What was once a cycle of

Campinas – Qahwa World A recent report published by Reuters highlights growing efforts by Brazilian researchers to safeguard the future of arabica coffee as climate pressures intensify worldwide. At the Campinas Agronomy Institute in southeastern Brazil, agronomist Oliveiro Guerreiro Filho is working among a diverse collection of coffee plants that differs sharply from the uniform

Dubai – Qahwa World A report published by The Guardian highlights how Brazil’s long-overlooked robusta coffee is gaining new importance as climate change disrupts traditional coffee cultivation worldwide. In the Brazilian Amazon, the story of robusta is closely tied to the resilience of Indigenous communities. When the Paiter Suruí people regained control of their land

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD New analysis shows the world’s top five coffee-producing nations are experiencing dozens of additional high-heat days annually — putting global supply, prices, and farmer livelihoods at risk. The global coffee industry is entering a critical phase as climate change intensifies across the tropical “coffee belt” between the Tropic of Cancer and

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD A new digital platform from World Coffee Research (WCR) aims to guide what the organization says is a $4 billion transition toward climate-resilient coffee production. The platform, called CafeClima, was developed in partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and is designed to help farmers, governments and investors decide

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 of the entire supply chain. In response, World Coffee Research (WCR) is spearheading a massive international effort to develop high-performing, climate-resilient varieties designed to thrive

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World × Buna Kurs Following yesterday’s high-level policy commitments, the focus of the Third African Coffee Week shifted today from the corridors of power to the laboratory and the field. Scientists, researchers, and agronomists gathered at the Skylight Hotel for the 7th African Coffee Scientific Conference, under the theme “Climate-Resilient Coffee:

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World × Buna Kurs African governments, international institutions, and private sector leaders convened today in Addis Ababa for the High-Level Policy Forum held during the Third African Coffee Week. The assembly issued a strong call for coordinated action to safeguard the future of Africa’s coffee sector amid escalating climate and market

Kelachandra Coffee Partners with Deepflow Technologies to Deploy Hyperlocal Climate Intelligence in Chikmagalur Data-driven climate intelligence to enhance resilience, productivity, and sustainable coffee cultivation Bengaluru  – Qahwa World Kelachandra Coffee, one of India’s largest privately held coffee plantation companies, has announced a strategic partnership with Deepflow Technologies, an agri-tech startup incubated at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore.

Dubai – Qahwa World The Sustainable Coffee Challenge has announced a major new phase in its global sustainability efforts, calling on its partners to strengthen their engagement and financial support to secure the long-term resilience of the coffee sector. For the past decade, the Challenge has worked to build a global network of partners committed

Vienna – Qahwa World In a landmark sustainability partnership, Julius Meinl, The J.M. Smucker Co., and Tchibo, in collaboration with the Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS), have announced the launch of a four-year project to establish a Climate-Smart Coffee Region (CSCR) in Western Honduras. The initiative aims to strengthen smallholder livelihoods, restore ecosystems, and enhance

Dubai, 17 September 2025 (Qahwa World) –Coffee in Yemen has never been just a crop. It is deeply rooted in the nation’s history, culture, and identity. From these rugged mountains and arid landscapes, coffee spread across the seas more than five centuries ago to conquer global markets. Today, as climate volatility poses unprecedented threats to

DUBAI – September 2025 – Qahwa World – Coffee is more than a beverage. It is a lifeline for over 25 million smallholder farmers, a $200 billion industry, and a cultural anchor with more than two billion cups consumed daily. Yet today, the global coffee sector faces one of the greatest challenges in its long history,

By: Matin Yazdi Arabica coffee could look very different by 2050. Climate models warn that half of today’s Arabica-growing land is at risk of disappearing under the weight of rising heat, drought, pests, and erratic weather. This isn’t just a farmer’s crisis — it’s a challenge for every coffee drinker around the globe. Yet, amid

By Dr. Steffen Schwarz Few challenges weigh more heavily on coffee’s future than climate change. Coffee is a climate-sensitive crop, with both Arabica and Canephora varieties thriving only within narrow temperature and rainfall ranges. Even slight shifts in these conditions can significantly affect yields and reduce suitable cultivation areas. Scientific consensus is sobering: if current

Coffee prices in Russia are expected to rise in 2026 — anywhere from 5% to 40%, depending on global market developments. Economist Lyuza Baiguzina attributes this projected increase to extreme weather conditions in producing countries, rising inflation, and shifting consumer demand. Moscow – August 2, 2025 (Qahwa World) – Russian consumers should brace for another

Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee and one of the world’s most iconic producing countries, is expected to maintain a steady output of 4.5 million 60-kg bags in the 2024/25 marketing year, according to the latest report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. This consistent level of production underscores the resilience of Ethiopia’s coffee sector

April 2025 proved to be a turbulent month for the global coffee market, as new tariff policies, shifting weather patterns, and evolving regional dynamics jolted prices and disrupted export trends. The latest Coffee Market Report from the International Coffee Organization (ICO) reveals a complex and fluctuating landscape marked by geopolitical developments, volatile price movements, and

Brazil’s coffee producers are increasingly relying on costly irrigation systems to safeguard yields and meet rising global demand, according to a detailed report by Reuters published on March 31, 2025. The shift comes in response to erratic rainfall and prolonged droughts that have significantly impacted the country’s coffee-growing regions over recent years. Citing interviews with

Vietnam, the world’s second-largest coffee producer, is bracing for a sharp decline in its 2024-2025 coffee harvest due to extreme weather conditions. Prolonged droughts, heatwaves, and erratic rainfall have significantly impacted the Central Highlands, the country’s primary coffee-growing region. Experts estimate that coffee yields will drop by 10 to 20 percent compared to the previous

The UK coffee market is expected to undergo significant changes in the coming months, with prices continuing to rise due to climate challenges, geopolitical disruptions, and global inflation. As the UK market heavily relies on coffee imports, any fluctuations in global production or import costs directly affect prices in both the hospitality and retail sectors.

Discover Excelsa coffee, a rare and climate-resistant coffee species from South Sudan. As global warming threatens traditional coffee crops, Excelsa offers a sustainable alternative with unique flavors. Learn more about its future in specialty coffee.

Coffee prices have surged due to extreme weather and climate change, threatening global supply. Discover how rising temperatures impact coffee production and future availability.

Discover how climate change, trade tensions, and Trump’s policies are driving record-high coffee prices. Learn about supply shortages, geopolitical impacts, and future market trends.

Discover how Yemen’s coffee heritage and unique genetic diversity could provide solutions to climate challenges threatening the global coffee industry. A must-read for coffee enthusiasts and industry experts.

  In the heart of Yemen, coffee farming is more than an economic activity; it’s a cultural legacy that ties generations together. For Saeeda, a coffee farmer from Sabr Al-Mawadem, her family’s coffee trees symbolize resilience and heritage, nurtured through love and dedication despite the challenges posed by climate change. Saeeda’s story is a reflection

The delicate balance of Arabica coffee production in Brazil, the world’s largest producer and exporter, is under growing threat from climate change. A recent study by Freitas et al. explores how shifting climate conditions could profoundly impact Arabica coffee cultivation across Brazil, highlighting the urgent need for adaptive strategies to ensure the sustainability of this

Three years after the historic frost that struck Brazil’s coffee sector, the country’s coffee growers are still grappling with the aftermath. Originally reported in Global Coffee Report, this story reveals how the 2021 frost severely damaged Brazilian coffee fields, and ongoing erratic weather continues to hinder recovery. Brazil’s coffee farms, which stretch across vast areas

The International Coffee Organization’s (ICO) latest report, covering September 2024, reveals key developments in the global coffee market. As coffee continues to be a vital global commodity, understanding the dynamics behind its prices, export trends, and the challenges affecting supply chains remains critical for stakeholders. Here are the most important findings from the report: 1.

In a critical finding that could reshape the future of the coffee industry, the 2024 Sustainable Coffee Challenge Annual Report has issued a stark warning about the sector’s carbon footprint and its potentially dangerous impact on global climate goals. Despite numerous commitments from industry stakeholders, the report reveals that the coffee sector is significantly behind

Global coffee prices have experienced a significant surge, driven by adverse weather conditions in major coffee-producing countries, according to multiple sources including Bloomberg, DW, Nasdaq, and Food Digital. In the first half of 2024, the price of robusta coffee rose by 40%. This sharp increase is attributed primarily to a prolonged drought in Vietnam, the

In a notable event that took place last week, the Victoria Arduino Expertise Center, in partnership with the renowned Juan Valdez Colombian coffee chain, hosted “Harvesting Sustainability: A Colombian Coffee Experience.” Estefania Hernandez, the Regional Director at COLOMBIAN EXOTIC COFFEE GROWERS, was among the distinguished speakers. She delivered an insightful presentation titled “Environmental Sustainability: Climate

The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is proud to announce that its direct engagement, advocacy efforts and collaboration with the Italian Presidency of the G7 are bringing new concrete opportunities to strengthen adaptation measures and foster sustainability in the coffee global value chain. During the recent G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment held in

The Coffee and Climate Initiative announced the participation of the leading Austrian company “Julius Meinl” in the coffee sector in the Coffee and Climate Initiative officially. It emphasized that this new collaboration represents an important step in the ongoing efforts of the initiative to address the challenges faced by small coffee farming families due to

Mark your calendars for the upcoming online symposium hosted by the initiative for coffee&climate, titled ‘It’s Bean Too Hot: The Reality of Coffee Farming in the Era of Climate Change.’ This enlightening event is scheduled to unfold on February 21-22. Joining forces at the symposium will be coffee farming communities, farmer organizations, local experts, scientists,

In the realm of global agriculture, the cherished coffee bean faces an unprecedented threat as climate change ushers in unfavorable conditions for its cultivation. A recent study conducted by the Australian research organization CSIRO paints a grim picture of diminishing lands suitable for growing coffee, a predicament that could lead to a substantial increase in

The coffee sector faces a growing menace, as per a recent investigation. This threat emanates from the consequences of climate change and the loss of pollinators, compounding the vulnerabilities of coffee growers and putting international trade in jeopardy. Conducted by a team of scholars from the University College London (UCL), the study, featured in the

Global coffee trade is increasingly threatened by climate change Coffee crops are an important source of income for millions of people around the world, but with the climate changes anticipated, coffee plantations may be in danger of dying or failing to thrive. Coffee plants are sensitive to climate variability and change, and have fairly narrow

What is the relationship between coffee and climate change? Canadian researchers published an article in early January on “the contribution of coffee to climate change”, suggesting that people adjust their consumption of the popular drink as part of the solution. In an analysis published in The Conversation, researchers Luciano Rodriguez-Viana, Charles Marty, Jean-Francois Boucher and

A recent study warned of the dangers of climate change on coffee production, stressing that with moderate climate change, the world may lose half of the land suitable for growing coffee in Brazil, which is currently the largest coffee producer in the world, as the area of ​​land suitable for growing coffee will decrease by

Author: Qahwa World – San Salvador Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report ES2026-0004 Date: April 20, 2026 El Salvador Coffee Output Falls 7.5% to 542,000 Bags in 2026 Executive Summary El Salvador coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 542,000 60 kg bags, a 7.5% decrease from the revised 2025/2026 estimate of 586,000 bags.

Author: Qahwa World – Ho Chi Minh City Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report VM2026-0016 Date: May 20, 2026 Vietnam Coffee Output Rises to 32.5 Million Bags in 2026 Executive Summary Vietnam coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 32.5 million 60 kg bags, comprising 31.4 million bags of Robusta and 1.1 million bags

Author: Qahwa World – Agricultural Desk Source: International Coffee Pest Monitor, USDA, and industry research (2025-2026) Date: May 22, 2026In this article, we discuss Black Coffee Twig Borer pest control solutions and strategies for the coming seasons. Executive Summary The Black Coffee Twig Borer (Xylosandrus compactus) is an invasive ambrosia beetle native to Southeast Asia,

Author: Qahwa World – Lima Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report PE2026-0008 Date: May 20, 2026 Peruvian Coffee Output Stable at 4.78 Million Bags in 2026 Executive Summary Peruvian coffee production for 2026/2027 is estimated at 4.78 million 60 kg bags, broadly unchanged from the previous year. Harvested area is estimated at 340,000 hectares,

Author: Qahwa World – Climate Desk Source: NOAA, WMO, ICO, StoneX, industry sources Date: May 22, 2026 Executive Summary There is a 96% probability that El Niño will persist through the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026‑2027. Sea surface temperatures in the Niño 3.4 region have already exceeded the +0.5°C El Niño threshold. Vietnam and Indonesia

Author: Qahwa World Source: Kanamori Coffee Lab visit and Nabeya Bi-tech company announcement Date: May 21, 2026 Executive Summary: Nabeya Bi-tech, a Japanese manufacturing company founded in 1560, has launched Bitech Farm, a domestic coffee cultivation project in Gifu Prefecture. The farm operates a 700 square meter greenhouse with automated mist systems and 100 percent

Author: Coffee World Source: Sucafina 2025 Sustainability Report Date: May 2026 Executive Summary: Sucafina achieved 43% of its sales as responsibly sourced or traceable to farm level in 2025. The company invested $7.42 million in training and community support projects. Coffee was sourced from 214,313 certified farmers worldwide. Sucafina monitored 437,602 plots across 18 countries