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The National Coffee Association (NCA) has announced the winners of its 2025 awards, recognizing industry leaders and organizations for their contributions to coffee. The awards will be presented at the annual NCA convention in Houston on March 7, 2025.

National Coffee Association USA They Serve Coffee The Mission of the National Coffee Association is to grow the U.S. coffee community through education, advocacy, and connection. The NCA is proud to represent the U.S. coffee industry from crop to cup since 1911 — making us one of the oldest trade associations in the nation. Our

Dubai, March 9, 2024(QW) – Following an exciting competition held at the Earth Roastery headquarters from March 6th to 7th, 2024, the Specialty Coffee Association of the UAE has announced the winners of the 2024 National Coffee Tasting Championship. The competition, sponsored generously by Earth Roastery and ROR Coffee Solutions, saw the following champions emerge:

Dubai, February 26, 2024(QW) : The Specialty Coffee Association in the United Arab Emirates has officially announced the date and conditions for the 2024 UAE National Cup Tasters Championship. The championship is set to take place at Earth Roastery on March 6th and 7th, 2024, starting from 5:30 pm onwards. In a statement, the association mentioned

DUBAI, January 14, 2024(QW) – The Specialty Coffee Association UAE proudly announces the official list of competitors for the highly anticipated 2024 Emirates National Barista and Latte Art Championships, set to Converge at the ‘World of Coffee Dubai’ event from January 21st to 23rd, 2024, at DWTC – Zabeel Hall 5. 2024 UAE National Barista

In a historic move for the global coffee sector, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) have officially solidified their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ICO Headquarters in London. This groundbreaking agreement symbolizes a mutual commitment to advancing cooperation within the industry, with a

In a thrilling turn of events, the Specialty Coffee Association UAE Chapter (SCA-UAE) has unveiled the six finalists set to compete in the highly anticipated 2023 UAE National Brewers Cup Championship. The finalists, each showcasing exceptional skills in the art of brewing, promise an electrifying showdown in the final round scheduled to take place today

Source: National Coffee Association (NCA) | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 6, 2026 US Coffee Consumption 2026 by the Numbers: The Rise of Specialty Coffee and What It Means for Global Markets Key Numbers: 66% of American adults drank coffee yesterday – more than any other beverage including water. 47% drank specialty coffee daily,

Source: Specialty Coffee Association | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 5, 2026 Lisbon to Host World of Coffee Europe 2027, First Time in Portugal Key Highlights: The Specialty Coffee Association announces Lisbon as host for World of Coffee Europe in June 2027. This is the first time the event will take place in Portugal.

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

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 – Guatemala City Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report GT2026-0003 Date: April 16, 2026 Guatemala Coffee Output Rises 3% to 3.13 Million Bags in 2026 Executive Summary Guatemala coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 3.13 million 60 kg bags, a 3.3% increase from the previous year. Harvested area expands to

Author: Ali Alzakary Source: Qahwa World Date: May 20, 2026This article features a José Manuel Hernández García interview. Executive Summary: José Manuel Hernández García, a mechatronics engineer from Coatepec, Mexico, is building digital traceability systems and opening new trade routes for Mexican coffee to the Middle East and Eurasia. Severe drought in 2024/2025 affected Mexican

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: Swissinfo Date: May 16, 2026 Executive Summary: Switzerland ranks second globally in coffee exports, with an annual value of 3.3 billion Swiss francs ($4.2 billion). Green coffee enters Switzerland at $5 per kilogram, and after roasting, its value jumps to $26.80 per kilo. Coffee accounts for 33% of Swiss agricultural exports,

Author: Coffee World – Dubai | Source: News agencies and official sources | Date: 10 May 2026 Kenya’s coffee production rose to 51,400 tons in the 2024/2025 season Production is forecast to grow by 13.3 percent in the 2025/2026 season Kirinyaga county distributed record profits of 7.4 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately $57 million) to farmers

Dubai – Qahwa World The World Coffee Championships (WCC), a global series of seven annual skill-based coffee competitions operated under the Specialty Coffee Association, has updated how it officially designates competitors from Taiwan. This World Coffee Championships Taiwan Chinese Taipei change reflects the new naming convention. Effective April 28, the organization will list Taiwanese competitors

Bangkok  – Qahwa World With just 48 hours until doors open, organizers of World of Coffee Bangkok 2026 have released the final show guide and on site protocols for the three day specialty coffee event, set to take place May 7 to 9 at BITEC Bangna (Hall 98 to 99). The event, licensed by the

Dubai – Qahwa World The International Coffee Organization highlights a strategic direction focused on building stronger connections between origin and specialty markets, emphasizing that stronger links between origin and specialty markets mean stronger opportunities for coffee producers. The organization expresses pride in its partnership with the International Trade Centre in supporting initiatives designed to bridge

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

An exclusive interview with Vytautas Kratulis, founder of the World’s Best Coffee Roaster 2026 Dubai – Ali Alzakary When Huracán Coffee was crowned World’s Best Coffee Roaster 2026 at the Global Coffee Awards in San Salvador, it was more than a victory. It marked a defining moment for the global coffee industry. For the first

By: Naveed Syed The first edition of Youth Academy Middle East officially came to an end last week. If you haven’t heard of it, here’s the short version: it’s an initiative by the Simonelli Group, announced a year ago, built specifically for young people who want to build a real career in coffee. Six scholarships,

Step into an evening of aroma, flavour, and craft, centered around connection Dubai, UAE  – Qahwa World Mokha 1450, the UAE-based luxury specialty coffee brand, invites guests to discover coffee through a new lens with an immersive, multi-sensory experience on Saturday, 25 April 2026, at its Coffee Lounge in Golden Mile, The Palm Jumeirah. Created

Dubai – Qahwa World According to the Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report released by the National Coffee Association (NCA), coffee continues to rank as the most popular beverage among American adults. Nearly 195 million U.S. adults — roughly 73% of the adult population — drink coffee each week, maintaining its position at

Agreement at World of Coffee San Diego focuses on data, regulation, and support for Africa’s coffee sector San Diego — Qahwa World The first day of World of Coffee San Diego saw the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and the Inter-African Coffee Organisation (IACO) formalise their cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The

Sahel Maryam – Qahwa World In a pioneering move for the region, a new coffee roasting and quality assessment center has opened in Sahel Maryam, Medhin, Ethiopia. The facility, the first of its kind in East Africa, combines state-of-the-art equipment with instruction from experienced coffee professionals. The center aims to train participants in evaluating coffee

Dubai – Qahwa World A recent Italian study published on 19 March 2026 in a scientific journal has found an association between traditional Italian-style coffee consumption and a reduced risk of metabolically dysfunctional-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The research was conducted by scientists at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Bari, Italy, and focused specifically

Dubai – Qahwa World Vietnam has entered 2026 with remarkable momentum, signaling a potential record year for coffee exports. Early data from Vietnam Customs points to a rapid acceleration in shipments of green coffee, processed products, and various bean varieties, surpassing activity from the same period last year. Export values have also climbed sharply, solidifying

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

Dubai – Qahwa World Vietnam’s suspension of Decree 46, a new food safety regulation governing all imported food and ingredients, has brought temporary relief to the coffee industry after weeks of disruption to supply chains. Introduced at the end of January, Decree 46 tightened how food imports are managed at Vietnam’s borders. It replaced a

Dubai – Qahwa World The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a detailed report titled “Brewing Opportunity – Brazil’s Specialty Coffee Sector Shows Strong Potential,” examining the rapid development of Brazil’s specialty coffee industry and the opportunities and challenges shaping its future. Brazil remains the largest coffee producer and exporter in the world, while

Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the midst of displacement and the search for self, Sara Al-Haj wasn’t just looking for a “project”; she was searching for a “footprint” to leave in this world. A daughter of Taiz whose life was tempered in Al-Hudaydah, she forged her destiny in Sana’a within a coffee “Jazwa.” Amidst the

Dubai – Qahwa World Republished and adapted from Tasting Table – By Charlotte Pointing Coffee has long been woven into the fabric of American life. From colonial coffeehouses to modern cafés, it has shaped conversations, politics, and daily rituals. According to data from the National Coffee Association, a clear majority of American adults drink coffee

An Industry Perspective from Ethiopia By Gizat Worku Kebede, General Manager of the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association. Global coffee production is increasing; its price, meanwhile, is decreasing. According to the new global coffee production forecast released on February 25, 2026, the world is set to produce a volume it has never seen before. Rabobank forecasts

DUBAI – Qahwa World × Buna Kurs The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops has entered into a strategic agreement with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) to present its continental Top 100 rankings during upcoming World of Coffee exhibitions starting in 2026. Under the agreement, the continental rankings will be officially unveiled as part of the

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – QHWAW WORLD The countdown has officially begun for the global specialty coffee community. With World of Coffee San Diego 2026 just around the corner, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced that “Early Bird” registration rates are set to expire on March 1, 2026. This leaves attendees with just one week

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD The Specialty Coffee Association UAE has officially concluded all seven of its National Coffee Championships, marking a significant milestone for the country’s rapidly growing specialty coffee sector. The successful completion of the championship season reflects months of preparation, collaboration, and commitment from partners, sponsors, judges, volunteers, competitors, and the wider coffee

Madrid brews love, business and global coffee energy Madrid – Qahwa World & Buna Kurs: Media Partners Madrid is celebrating Valentine’s weekend with more than flowers and romance this year. From February 14–16, the Spanish capital has transformed into Europe’s beating heart of specialty coffee as CoffeeFest Madrid 2026 takes over IFEMA Madrid. With more

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD A grocery store in Chicago displayed coffee for sale on February 9, 2026, as rising prices continue to impact consumers nationwide. For a long time, Chandra Donelson’s morning started with a trip to McDonald’s for a coffee with five creams and ten sugars, later evolving into Starbucks caramel macchiatos. The 35-year-old

Addis Ababa  – Qahwa World × Buna Kurs The 22nd African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition (AFCC&E) concluded in Addis Ababa, capping three days of trade engagement, policy dialogue, and industry competition that brought the global African coffee value chain together under one roof. Held at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC) alongside the 3rd

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

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices extended their week-long decline on Wednesday, pressured by signs of improving global supply. March arabica coffee (KCH26) closed down 8.45 cents (-2.66%), while March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) fell 49 points (-1.29%). Arabica prices dropped to a 5.75-month low, and robusta touched a six-week low. The market has been

Dubai – Qahwa World The United States retail sector in 2026 is undergoing a radical economic shift that financial market analysts describe as the “loosening of the caffeine grip”. While Starbucks dominated the “third place” concept for decades, it now finds itself trapped between two forces: the Chinese technological expansion of Luckin Coffee and the

From regulatory hurdles like the EUDR to the volatile C-Market and climate resilience, the Director General of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) outlines a strategic roadmap for a fairer global coffee value chain. Dubai – Ali Alzakary The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is the primary intergovernmental body dedicated to fostering a sustainable coffee sector. At

Dubai – Qahwa World The Speciality Coffee Association UAE has officially announced the list of competitors for the UAE National Brewers Cup Championship 2026, bringing together 12 skilled baristas representing some of the country’s leading coffee roasteries and cafés. The championship will take place from 13 to 15 February 2026 at Karam Coffee, Dubai, and

Dubai – Qahwa World Dubai will host the 2026 UAE National Brewers Cup Championship from 13 to 15 February 2026 at Karam Coffee in the Al Quoz area, bringing together some of the country’s top competitors in specialty coffee. The Specialty Coffee Association–UAE Chapter, the event organizer, has set participation requirements for residents: competitors must

Dubai – Serkan Oral The Embassy of Colombia in the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with the Coffee Museum Dubai, hosted Colombian Coffee Day, welcoming coffee professionals, enthusiasts, and guests to a cultural celebration dedicated to one of the world’s most renowned coffee origins. The event took place at the Coffee Museum, located in the

50% of the exhibition space for the sixth edition next year has already been booked Brazil and other countries have announced an increase in their national pavilion spaces for the next edition Results of the three live auctions announced Winners honoured in the four championship categories, Best New Product, and Best Design Award Jean Espanti

Dubai – Qahwa World His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai, which opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on 18th January and runs until 20th January 2026. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied

Qahwa World The fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai officially opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a major milestone for the Middle East’s specialty coffee industry. Organised by DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association