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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

Vietnam Harvest Update 2025/26: Delayed Start, Strong Outlook Dubai – Qahwa World With global markets closely monitoring Vietnam, recent heavy rains from Storm 15 have attracted significant attention among those keen to understand the weather’s impact on supply. We caught up with Khoi Nguyen, Trading Manager at Sucafina Vietnam, for an update. Khoi tells us

Addis Ababa – Qahwa World Sucafina Ethiopia has released its latest update on the 2025/26 coffee harvest, with Kirubel Girma, Trading & Operations Manager, outlining harvest timing, regional variations, price movements, and expanded sustainability initiatives across the country. According to the update, the harvest is beginning later than usual this season, with a delay of

The DMCC Coffee Centre is thrilled to announce an exclusive coffee cupping session hosted by Sucafina Specialty Middle East at the DMCC Lounge in Almas Tower, JLT, on November 28, 2023. Event Overview: Sucafina Specialty invites coffee enthusiasts and industry professionals alike to immerse themselves in the world of exquisite coffee beans. The open cupping

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

Source: Barchart | Author: Qahwa World | Date: May 15, 2026 Coffee Prices are the focus of this article. July arabica coffee fell 3.12% to a nine-month low, while July robusta declined 3.58% during Friday trading. The Brazilian real dropped to a five-week low against the U.S. dollar, prompting domestic producers to accelerate export sales.

Dubai – 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 and Kim Thompson from Dubai, our third guest is

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures closed lower on Tuesday as a stronger U.S. dollar pressured commodity markets. This is a clear example of how a Strong Dollar Weighs on Coffee Prices. July arabica coffee contracts (KCN26) fell 0.76%, while July robusta futures (RMN26) declined 0.63%. Losses were limited by tightening certified coffee inventories. ICE

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

BOGOTÁ – Qahwa World According to an update published today on the Sucafina website, Colombia’s mid-year Mitaca (fly crop) harvest is showing strong quality expectations despite a forecasted volume decline of roughly 4.5% compared to last year’s Mitaca. There is considerable industry interest in the Colombia Mitaca harvest 2026 due to these changes in projected volumes and

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures traded sharply higher today. Arabica coffee rose to its highest level in one week. July arabica gained 3.43 percent. July robusta added 1.5 percent. A major supporting factor is the strength of the Brazilian real. The currency surged to a two and a quarter year high against the US

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices climbed back from one-and-a-half-week lows on Friday, ending the session in positive territory. The turnaround came as the U.S. dollar dropped to a two-week low, prompting traders to cover short positions in the coffee market. This price recovery was also influenced by coffee futures short covering as traders adjusted

Dubai – Qahwa World Indonesia’s coffee production is set to decline for a second consecutive year in 2025–26 as excessive rainfall disrupts key growing regions, although industry participants say cup quality has remained stable due to reduced pressure on processing. Experts are closely watching the Indonesia coffee harvest 2026 to assess its impact on supply

Dubai – Qahwa World Sucafina published an important report today titled “Inside Asia Pacific’s Evolving Coffee Consumption Landscape.” Due to its relevance for understanding shifting global coffee demand, Coffee World is republishing the findings to help raise awareness of the key trends shaping the region’s coffee markets. Coffee consumption across the Asia-Pacific region is undergoing

Amsterdam – Qahwa World Leading global coffee companies have launched a landmark industry initiative aimed at transforming how deforestation risks are identified and managed across coffee-producing regions worldwide, through a unified satellite-based mapping system. The Coffee Canopy Partnership brings together major players in the global coffee value chain, including JDE Peet’s, Louis Dreyfus Company, Sucden,

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets are drifting lower, weighed down by mounting expectations of a very large crop in Brazil, even as supply-side tensions prevent sharper declines. Arabica futures have slipped to their weakest levels in several weeks, reflecting growing confidence among analysts that Brazil’s next harvest could reach record territory. Forecasts from firms

DUBAI – Qahwa World The European Union’s landmark Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is driving corporate change across Europe, yet the coffee sector remains one of the weakest performers on key deforestation-risk indicators, according to the 2026 edition of the Forest 500 report released by UK-based environmental NGO Global Canopy. Now in its 12th year, the annual

Global Coffee Market Report: March 2026 An In-Depth Expert Analysis by an Independent Journalist – Based on the Official ICO Coffee Market Report Dubai – Qahwa World The global coffee market experienced one of its most dramatic and multifaceted months in recent memory during March 2026. After three consecutive months of steady price erosion, the

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures moved higher on Friday, supported by currency strength and supply dynamics. May arabica coffee (KCK26) rose by +6.40 points (+2.18%), while May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26) gained +14 points (+0.42%). Arabica prices reached a one-week high, while robusta rebounded from its lowest level in 8.5 months in nearby futures.

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices moved lower as a stronger dollar and expectations of a record Brazilian crop continued to weigh on the market, while a mix of supply, weather, and trade factors shaped overall sentiment. May arabica coffee fell by 0.95 points, or 0.32%, while May robusta declined by 48 points, or 1.36%,

Bujumbura  – QAHWA WORLD Preliminary reports from Burundi and Rwanda indicate promising prospects for the 2026 coffee harvest, with an estimated combined total of around 40,000 metric tonnes (MT) of high-quality green coffee. Teams in both countries have shared insights on volume, quality, and sustainability initiatives supporting farmers. Burundi Harvest Outlook Burundi’s coffee harvest for

By Dr. Steffen Schwarz If you stand at the edge of a coffee farm at dawn, the industry looks almost impossibly fragmented. It is a mosaic of small plots and a patchwork of varieties where thousands of decisions are made by hand: when to prune, when to fertilize, and when to pick. Multiply that landscape

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

Dubai – Qahwa World Sucafina has published its Central America Crop Progression Update 2025/26, outlining steady progress and a positive outlook for the current coffee cycle across Central America and Mexico. According to Oscar Fernando Hurtado Ramirez, Global Head of Production Research at Sucafina, favorable weather, balanced harvest flows, and strong reinvestment at farm level

Dubai – Qahwa World Sucafina has published a new field report titled First Look at the 2025 / 2026 Central America Coffee Harvest, offering an early overview of the upcoming season across Central America and Mexico. The report describes a sense of cautious optimism among producers as they prepare for the harvest, buoyed by improved

Dubai, 20 August 2025 (Qahwa World) – American coffee buyers are pulling back from new deals with Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, after President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on imports took effect earlier this month. According to brokers, roasters, and exporters contacted by Bloomberg, U.S. companies are avoiding fresh contracts and looking for ways

Dubai, July 29, 2025 (Qahwa World) – Coffee prices surged this week amid ongoing weather disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and mounting concerns over global supply. As Brazil— the world’s largest coffee producer—progresses steadily with its 2025/26 harvest, the global market is showing signs of volatility that could influence prices in the coming months. On Monday, September Arabica

The curtains have closed on World of Coffee Geneva 2025, which concluded over the weekend with remarkable success, attracting nearly 20,000 participants from more than 140 countries to the Palexpo convention center. With vibrant participation from Europe, the United States, Brazil, Colombia, and beyond, the event reaffirmed its position as Europe’s leading specialty coffee trade

The Specialty Coffee Expo 2025 concluded with resounding success, offering a vibrant platform where the global coffee community came together to celebrate craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability. Over three dynamic days, the event showcased not just the best of specialty coffee today, but also charted a bold path for the future, with competitions, workshops, exhibitions, and

The global coffee community is gathering this weekend at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston as the 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo officially opens its doors. With the ribbon ceremoniously cut and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filling the air, thousands of industry professionals from around the world are poised to connect, collaborate,

Victoria Arduino, the leading Italian brand in high-performance professional espresso machines, invites coffee professionals and enthusiasts to its Experience Lab in Melbourne during the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE). This special off-show event series will feature exciting discussions and hands-on sessions with Mikael Jasin, the 2024 World Barista Champion and Victoria Arduino Global Ambassador, along

The Nordic Best Roaster 2025 competition, a highly anticipated event celebrating the art of specialty coffee roasting, has officially named the Victoria Arduino PureBrew+ as its brewing partner. This partnership underscores the competition’s dedication to precision, innovation, and excellence in coffee preparation. The PureBrew+ is lauded for its advanced brewing technology, designed to extract the

Global Coffee Platform Expands Recognition of Sustainability Schemes to Promote Common Sustainability Practices The Global Coffee Platform (GCP) has announced the recognition of four additional sustainability schemes as equivalent to its Coffee Sustainability Reference Code (Coffee SR Code), marking another milestone in unifying sustainability practices within the coffee sector. The newly recognized schemes—Agri Evolve’s ACE,

Get ready, Dubai! On December 11, 2024, The Barista League is making its highly anticipated return to Earth Coffee Roastery, promising an electrifying evening filled with coffee competitions, engaging activities, and a celebration of coffee culture. As the event draws closer, the lineup of incredible coffee experts and special guests adds even more excitement to

Dubai January 18, 2024(QW):In a significant stride towards achieving Uganda’s ambitious coffee production targets, World Coffee Research (WCR), in collaboration with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and the Uganda National Coffee Research Institute (NaCORI), has been actively working on enhancing the country’s nursery and seed sector. The concerted effort aims to quadruple coffee production

The Coffee Public-Private Task Force was established by the International Coffee Organization in 2019, following the signature of the “London Declaration” by 12 private sector companies, and upon the request of the International Coffee Council at its 125th Session. The Task Force is designed to build common ground for a global partnership between the coffee industry

In recent years, Indonesia, a global coffee powerhouse, has grappled with the challenges of climate change and an increase in pests and diseases affecting coffee production. For the 2023/24 season, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) has forecasted a 32% drop in Indonesian coffee exports due to supply shortages caused