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Generation Z is transforming coffee culture by embracing customization, technology, and ethical sourcing, leading to personalized and sustainable coffee experiences.

Coffee enthusiasts across the UAE and the Middle East are eagerly anticipating the upcoming launch of Strada X, the latest innovation in coffee-making machines, designed and created by thirty of the finest baristas from La Marzocco. In a groundbreaking showcase held yesterday at the headquarters of the Espresso Service Company in Sharjah, representatives from La

When looking back over a year as it comes to a close, you often find a particular memory or two upon which the entire year seems to hinge. Sometimes it’s a crisis— but sometimes it’s a quiet moment that somehow manages to shift your entire perception. In March, I experienced one of those moments. We

Moscow – Qahwa World Data from the “Check Index” analytical center of the OFD Platform show significant changes in coffee consumption patterns in Russia during 2024–2026, driven by sustained price increases across all major categories. In 2025, prices rose across the entire market. The average price of instant coffee reached 482 rubles (+22% year-on-year), roasted

Dubai – Qahwa World In a world shaped by economic uncertainty, climate challenges, and changing consumer values, Generation Z is redefining how humanity drinks its coffee and tea. Born between 1995 and 2009, this generation stands out for its digital fluency, health awareness, and desire for personal expression — qualities now transforming one of the

Vanúsia Nogueira, Executive Director of the International Coffee Organization, shared her insights into the future of the coffee sector during an interview with Global Coffee Report. Nogueira foresees a promising year for coffee production, with harvests expected to stabilize and recover from the impacts of recent climate events. This optimistic outlook is encouraging for producers

In a recent study, alarming warnings have been sounded regarding the potential hazards linked to the commercialization of coffee’s health benefits. The study, featured in Coffee Intelligence, underscores the imperative to critically assess health claims associated with coffee products. Over the past decade, extensive research has consistently linked moderate coffee consumption to a lower risk of

This Fuki Kanamori interview explores the world of Japanese coffee. Interview: Qahaw World | Interviewer: Ali AlZakary | Date: June 2, 2026 “Your Senses Belong Only to You”: Fuki Kanamori on Her Journey from Government Clerk to Japanese Coffee Expert Key Takeaways from the Interview: “Coffee moves you” – a philosophy that reflects a man

Source: Spanish Press (HProject Podcast) | Date: June 3, 2026 The Coffee That Brought Ronaldinho and Messi Together Key Takeaways: Former Barcelona player Andrea Orlandi reveals the unique relationship between Ronaldinho and a young Messi. Ronaldinho would jokingly ask Messi to prepare coffee for him. Messi obediently made the coffee, showing respect and affection. The

Source: National Coffee Association (NCA) | Author: Specialty Reports Unit | Date: June 2, 2026 Specialty Coffee in America Hits Record High in 2026 Key Takeaways: 47% of American adults drank specialty coffee yesterday. This equals the highest level ever recorded. Specialty coffee surpasses traditional coffee daily (47% vs. 42%). 58% of Americans had specialty

Source: Media reports (May 2026) Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Date: May 24, 2026 The café run by AI just ordered 3,000 pairs of gloves Executive Summary An experimental café in Stockholm is managed by “Mona,” an AI agent powered by Google’s Gemini model. The AI ordered 3,000 nitrile gloves, 6,000 napkins, 4 first-aid kits,

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

Author: Qahwa World Source: Business Insider Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary: Chinese brands are moving from being global manufacturers to competing directly for consumers in the US, Europe, and beyond. Luckin Coffee is testing markets long dominated by Starbucks, including New York, with app based ordering and limited edition drinks. Fashion labels Urban Revivo

Author: Ali Alzakary – Dubai. This article discusses the GCP public consultation Coffee SR Code 2026 and its relevance for stakeholders. Event: GCP webinar, 19 May 2026 Source: Global Coffee Platform (GCP) public consultation launch materials and webinar Stakeholders across the coffee value chain invited to review proposed updates and provide feedback by 19 June

Author: Qahwa World Source: Global Coffee Platform (GCP) official documentation Date: May 19, 2026This article offers a GCP sustainability review based on the most recent official documentation. Executive Summary: The Global Coffee Platform (GCP) has initiated a five year review of its Coffee Sustainability Reference Code and Equivalence Mechanism in 2026. The Equivalence Mechanism assesses

Author: Coffee World Source: El.kz Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary: Coffee consumption in Kazakhstan rose by approximately 24 percent over the past year. In the capital Astana, sales increased by 31 percent, while Almaty recorded a 16 percent rise. The most coffee-consuming age group is between 18 and 40 years old. Cappuccino and latte

Author: Qahwa World Source: Industry reports and TASS news agency Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary: Economist Svetlana Ilyashenko announces that Russia has completely transformed from a tea country to a coffee country. The turning point was 2016, when coffee imports exceeded tea imports for the first time in history by 4 percent. Russian per

Kenya – Ali Azakary | Qahwa World On May 4, the European Commission published its “simplification” package for the Deforestation Regulation. Some saw it as genuine relief. Others called it cosmetic. Qahwa World continues its interview series with industry experts. After Dr. Steffen Schwarz from Germany, Kim Thompson from Dubai, and Burke Campbell from Honduras,

Qahwa World – Dubai | May 15, 2026 | 4 min read Dr. Jennifer “Vern” Long, CEO of World Coffee Research, said in two simultaneous messages – one in the organization’s annual report and another in an Instagram video – that “the best coffee in the world hasn’t been grown yet. It’s coming soon.” She

By Ali Al Zakry · Investigative Journalism · May 11, 2026. In this report, we explore EUDR simplification and feature coffee industry voices on the topic. Soluble coffee is in, leather out, geolocation stays, but is the global coffee chain ready for 30 December 2026? Six experts from four continents give their verdict. On 4

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

Dubai – Ali Alzakary For three decades, Professor Chahan Yeretzian has been one of the most respected voices in coffee science. As Emeritus Professor of Analytical Chemistry and head of the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Centre at the Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) in Switzerland, he has witnessed every major shift in how we understand,

Dubai – Qahwa World Applications have officially opened for Youth Academy Middle East 2026, a regional initiative aimed at developing the next generation of coffee professionals across the UAE. The program, launching today (April 29), offers young individuals an opportunity to access structured training, mentorship, and industry connections through a fully funded scholarship. Youth Academy

Dubai – Qahwa World At a time when the global coffee sector stands at a historic crossroads, the journal Frontiers in Plant Science has published one of the most significant research papers of the last decade. It is not merely an academic study but a “rescue document” for the future of coffee. The paper, led

Dubai — Qahwa World The first Coffee Break forum, held yesterday in Dubai, brought together senior leaders from the coffee, hospitality, logistics, media, and investment sectors to discuss the growing structural pressures facing the global coffee industry. Organized by Mokha 1450 in partnership with Modora, the event went beyond discussion, offering a detailed real-time reading

From Makkah to the Desert Majlis Hospitality Traditions and Heritage Flavors in a Special Report by Sayidaty Dubai – Qahwa World Sayidaty magazine published a special report highlighting Saudi coffee as one of the most prominent symbols of hospitality and generosity in the Kingdom. The report emphasizes its role as a cultural element that reflects

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

San Diego – Qahwa World The Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) today announced the reactivation of its groundbreaking volunteer program, Coffee Corps, and issued its first new call for volunteers. CQI Coffee Corps is a peer-to-peer education program that enlists experienced coffee professionals as volunteers to help producers build capacity in topics related to coffee quality

By: Dr. Steffen Schwarz, Coffee Consulate The future of circular coffee will not be determined by innovation alone, but by whether standards, policies and institutions recognise what coffee is becoming before the market moves on. For many years, the coffee industry focused on taste, trade and technology, while policy was mostly background noise through customs,

Dubai – Qahwa World A cup of coffee for less than one euro is no longer a rare promotion. It is becoming a daily reality in some of Europe’s busiest cities, and it is starting to change how people think about their coffee. Step off a crowded morning train in Berlin or London and the

Dubai – Qahwa World The global coffee industry continues to evolve at a striking pace, shaped by a mix of record-breaking achievements, scientific discoveries, corporate expansion, and structural challenges. Recent developments from different parts of the world offer a revealing snapshot of where coffee stands today—and where it may be heading. A defining moment came

Brussels – Qahwa World EFICO GROUP has officially published its 2025 Communication on Progress (CoP), reaffirming its commitment to the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact. The report highlights how the company integrates human rights, labour standards, environmental responsibility, and anti-corruption practices into operations, partnerships, and decision-making across the global coffee value chain.

Dubai – Ali Alzakry It wasn’t a calculated career move or a boardroom decision.  For Samah Badr, the journey into the world of coffee began with a biological “finesse”—a heightened sensitivity to flavors that once exasperated her family.  As a child, she didn’t just eat or drink; she analyzed, scrutinized, and questioned every note on

Dubai – Qahwa World In recent years, Brazil has reaffirmed its position as the world’s largest coffee producer and a growing hub of innovation within the specialty coffee sector. In this evolving landscape, a new generation of Brazilian‑born brands is emerging, shifting coffee’s image from a bulk commodity to a crafted experience. Among them, Gostoso Coffee is

Dubai – Qahwa World A fourth-generation Brazilian coffee farmer is aiming to redefine the upper limits of specialty coffee pricing, with plans to sell one of the world’s rarest varieties—eugenioides—for nearly $20,000 per bag, roughly 50 times the price of conventional arabica beans. Luiz Paulo Dias Pereira Filho is expanding production of Coffea eugenioides, a

From 1918 to the Global Market—The Journey of a Legendary Coffee Dynasty Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the world of commodities, there are brands that sell “products”, and then there are rare entities that sell “history” distilled in a cup. To step into the world of “Al-Hamdani Mocha” is not merely to enter a commercial

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee growers across Costa Rica are facing mounting financial pressure as two powerful forces converge: a sharply stronger national currency and declining global coffee prices. Industry leaders warn that the combination could significantly reduce farm income in the coming harvest and deepen the economic strain on rural coffee communities. For a

Why the future of coffee may depend not only on what ends up in the cup, but on how the industry learns to use everything beyond it. By Dr. Steffen Schwarz  The modern coffee industry has become exceptionally skilled at valuing one thing with remarkable precision: the bean. Across the global supply chain, coffee seeds

Dubai – Qahwa World The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has welcomed a new resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly proclaiming October 1 as International Coffee Day, marking a significant step toward recognizing coffee’s global economic, social, and cultural importance. The resolution, approved on 10 March 2026 in New York,

Dubai – Qahwa World The Guardian published a lengthy report titled “‘Everyone feels like they are being scammed’: can Central America’s small coffee growers survive as global prices fall?”, which discussed the growing pressures facing coffee farmers in parts of Central America, particularly in El Salvador and Honduras. The report explores how climate instability, rising

Dubai Ali Alzakary At the heart of coffee’s long story, Yemeni coffee remains one of its most authentic and fascinating chapters. From the mountains of Yemen—where coffee first began its journey to the rest of the world—the beans still carry the aroma of history and the character of a land cultivated by generations of farmers.

Dubai — Qahwa World Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, announced new initiatives aimed at strengthening the regional coffee ecosystem and supporting emerging coffee entrepreneurs through the DMCC Coffee Centre. Speaking about the Centre’s future plans, Bin Sulayem said the organization is exploring the launch of a community co-roasting space

Líbano, Colombia – Qahwa World The Guardian has reported on a striking paradox in Colombia’s coffee industry: even amid record-breaking global coffee prices, farmers are struggling to find enough pickers to harvest their crops. In Líbano, Tolima, Mary Luz Pérez Arrubla and her brother Rodrigo, fourth-generation coffee growers, experienced one of the best harvests in

AMSTERDAM – QAHWA WORLD In a year defined by unprecedented economic headwinds, JDE Peet’s (EURONEXT: JDEP) has delivered a powerful financial performance, proving the resilience of its global coffee portfolio. The company today reported an impressive 15.3% organic sales growth for 2025, successfully shielding its margins against a massive EUR 1.6 billion surge in cost

Founder Seada Mustefa Leads UNESCO Recognition Push Through Ethiopian Coffee Culture Day Addis Ababa – Qahwa World × Buna Kurs – Media At a moment when global coffee discussions revolve around traceability, sustainability, and value distribution at origin, Ethiopia is redirecting attention toward something more foundational: culture. At the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, industry leaders,

By: Kurniawan Arif Maspul In the hush that falls just before sunset in Riyadh, Jakarta or Dubai, there is a moment of collective suspension. The air is thick with anticipation. Then the call to prayer unfurls, dates are lifted, water is sipped, and almost instinctively, coffee follows. In that simple act — the pouring of

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Coffee is the fine thread that weaves together spiritual serenity and social vitality during the nights of Ramadan. From the moment of Iftar until Suhoor, this “brown bean” becomes the protagonist of Arab gatherings, carrying the scent of history and the necessities of modern life. The Cultural Map of Coffee in

By: Sonam Sherpa We are living in a time where most of us know how to brew specialty coffee. Great equipment, precise recipes, advanced processing methods everything is available. And yet, I’ve tasted many technically perfect brewed coffees that felt without lives. What do I mean by coffee without life? As generations change, every industry

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